Morocco is currently mourning the loss of Princess Lalla Latifa, the widow of Hassan II and mother of King Mohammed VI. Her passing was announced on Saturday by the spokesperson of the Royal Palace in a statement that was widely reported in the Moroccan media. The announcement expressed immense sadness and deep sorrow at her death, and prayers were offered for her to be surrounded by God’s mercy and welcomed into paradise.
Born Latifa Amahzoune, Lalla Latifa became a princess when she married King Hassan II on November 9, 1961. The couple had five children together: Princesses Lalla Meryem, Lalla Asmaa, Lalla Hasnaa, Prince Moulay Rachid, and the current King of Morocco, Mohammed VI. According to Africa Intelligence, Lalla Latifa had a residence in the Paris region, where King Mohammed VI visited her in 2022 as her health was declining.
This loss has deeply affected the royal family and the people of Morocco, who are grieving the passing of a beloved member of the royal family. The legacy of Princess Lalla Latifa will be remembered and honored as prayers continue to be offered for her soul and for the enduring reign of King Mohammed VI.