Mother of Morocco’s King Mohammed VI dies

Lala Latifa HamuThe mother of King Mohammed VI of Morocco and widow of the late King Hassan II, died this Saturday, as reported by the spokesman Moroccan Royal Palace This is a statement.

“The spokesperson for the Royal Palace announces with utmost sadness and deep sorrow the death of Her Royal Highness Lala Latifa, may God rest her in peace in all her glory, this Saturday, June 29, 2024,” said the note released by the official MAP agency.

A Moroccan official source told EFE that Lala Latifa died in RabatAlthough lived in paris Since the death of Hassan II in 1999, he has suffered health problems Over the years, there was a time when the King of Morocco would regularly visit him in the French capital.

After the announcement, Moroccan television and radio have suspended their programs For Release the QuranAs is common in such cases in Muslim countries.

a prudent life

Latifa Hamu, from Barbarian origins and was born in 1946He was known for his Discretion And while his life has been spent away from the public spotlight, he has been a respected and beloved figure within the Alawite kingdom. In fact, Never appeared in official photos During the reign of Hassan II she was titled princess, not queen.

Was Second wife of Hassan II (He had no children from his first wife) and his children were from the king Five sons: Lala Mariam, the current King Mohammed VI, Lala Asma, Lala Hasna and Prince Moulay Rachid.