Despite appearances, the pressures of political life weighed heavily on the family. The Shah’s increasing preoccupation with state affairs, along with growing political unrest, limited his time with his wife and children. Farah often acted as the emotional center of the family, trying to provide a sense of warmth and normalcy amidst the grandeur of palace life. The children, while enjoying the finest education, also experienced the loneliness that came with their royal status and the constant threat to their family’s position.
