Morocco

Moroccan King announces death of five-year-old boy trapped in a well

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7th February 2022
The King of Morocco, Mohammed VI, has announced the death of the five-year-old boy who was trapped in a well in the kingdom. The young boy, Rayan, had been trapped in a deep well for four days, and his body was recovered on 5 February. The Royal Cabinet said on 5 February: “Following the tragic incident which cost the life of the child Rayan Aourram, His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may…
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Morocco

King of Morocco pardons journalist

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17th October 2019
The King of Morocco, Mohammed VI, has pardoned a Moroccan journalist for Al Akhbar al Yaoum. Hajar Raissouni was arrested on 31 August and received a one-year prison sentence from a court in Rabat. The female journalist was jailed due to an illegal abortion and having sex outside marriage. The King gave her a royal pardon as she and her partner desire to create a family together in…
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The Sussexes

Sussexes conclude trip to Morocco with audience with the King

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26th February 2019
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have concluded their three-day trip to Morocco with an audience with King Mohammed VI in the Royal Palace on Monday. Also attending the audience were Crown Prince Moulay Hassan, Prince Moulay Rachid, Princess Lalla Meryem, and Princess Lalla Hasna. @KensingtonRoyal/Twitter Notably missing was Princess Lalla Salma – the wife of the King – who hasn’t…
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International royals

What's next for Princess Lalla Salma after rumoured divorce from the Moroccan King?

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14th April 2018
Reports surfaced last month stating that King Mohammed of Morocco and Princess Lalla Salma had divorced. The Royal Court has yet to confirm the break-up officially, but sources close to the palace have confirmed the news to Spanish media. Now that Princess Lalla Salma, who will turn 40 in May, is reportedly no longer the wife of the monarch, what does her future hold? It is unchartered waters as…
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