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King of Morocco Mohammed VI's mother dies aged 78

29/06/2024

king of morocco mohammed vi's mother dies aged 78

King Mohammed VI delivering a speech to the nation on the occasion of the 46th anniversary of the Green March, in the capital Rabat. (Photo by Moroccan Royal Palace / AFP)

ALBAWABA - The official spokesman for the Moroccan Royal Palace announced on Saturday the death of King Mohammed VI’s mother, Lalla Latifa Amahzoune.

Princess Latifa Hammou, who passed away aged 78, is the widow of the former King of Morocco, Hassan II, and the mother of King Mohammed VI.

According to Moroccan news outlets, King Mohammed VI visited his late mother in the French capital, Paris, last April, after her health condition deteriorated.

Lalla Latifa Amahzoune and King Hassan II have five children; Princess Lalla Meryem, King Mohammed VI, Princess Lalla Asma, Princess Lalla Hasna, and Prince Moulay Rachid.

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