They married on 12 February 1951, when Soraya was 18 according to the official announcement; however, it was rumoured that she was actually 16, the Shah being 32.
Casaron o 12 de febreiro de 1951, cando Soraya tiña 18 anos segundo o anuncio oficial; porén, rumoreouse que tiña 16 anos, mentres que o xa 32.