The Shah of Iran, Reza Pahlavi, with his son Mohammad Reza Pahlavi in 1930. Mohammad Reza succeeded his father as monarch in 1941. Getty Images
The Shah is accompanied by the rector of the Paris Mosque Si Kaddour Ben Ghabrit, second from right, during a visit to the mosque in August 1948. AFP
The Shah speaks with Gen Henri Giraud in front of the tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Paris, in August 1948. Getty Images
The Shah and Empress Farah at their wedding in Tehran, in December 1959. Getty Images
The Shah waves to journalists after he and Empress Farah, accompanied by President and first lady Jackie Kennedy, arrived at the Blair House, in Washington, during a state visit in April 1962. Getty Images
The coronation of the Shah in Tehran, in October 1967. Getty Images
The Shah, his wife and son wear royal insignia in Tehran, in November 1967. Getty Images
The Shah and his family in ceremonial dress in front of throne. Getty Images
Iranian protesters demonstrate against the Shah in Tehran, in October 1978. AP
Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and Empress Farah walk on the tarmac at Mehrabad Airport in Tehran, Iran, in January 1979 as they prepare to leave the country after being overthrown. AP
A group of anti-monarchy students hold pictures of the Shah and his wife as they celebrate the end of his rule, in the UK in January 1979. Getty Images
Protesters rally in support of Iranians and against the Shah after he was admitted to hospital in New York, in October, 1979. Getty Images
