Morocco

Where is Princess Lalla Salma? Mystery brought to forefront after Spanish state visit to Morocco

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17th February 2019
After the much-delayed state visit of King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain to Morocco, Princess Lalla Salma has been brought back in the news. In 2018, rumours circulated outside Morocco that King Mohammed of Morocco and Princess Lalla Salma had divorced. However, as was expected, the Moroccan Royal Court never confirmed or denied the report. It is a subject the Moroccan media don’t dare…
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Spain

King and Queen of Spain conclude state visit to Morocco

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15th February 2019
The much-delayed state visit by the King and Queen of Spain to Morocco finally took place over the past two days. King Felipe and Queen Letizia, accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, Josep Borrell, arrived in the African country on…
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Opinion: Top 10 best tiaras

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11th August 2018
Europe Editor, Brittani Barger gives her opinion on the top ten tiaras across the globe: 10: Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s Wedding Tiara I just love the simplicity of this piece, which fits so well with Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s personality. She wore it during her 2001 wedding, and it fit in seamlessly with Mette-Marit’s simple dress and little makeup. Thebandeau…
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International royals

King of Morocco sends condolences to Queen Margrethe

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16th February 2018
His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco has sent his condolences to Denmark’s Queen Margrethe after the death of her 83-year-old husband, Prince Henrik, on 13 February. Prince Henrik died peacefully in his sleep at 11:18 pm at home at Fredensborg Palace with his wife and their two sons, Crown Prince Frederik and Prince Joachim, at his side. A press release posted to the Kingdom of…
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International royals

The King of Morocco deposed three ministers after domestic crisis

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31st October 2017
His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco deposed three of his ministers last Tuesday. This is done due to the current crisis in the northern Moroccan region of Rif. There is currently considerable dissatisfaction in the northern part of Morocco in the region of Rif. Rif has for several months been characterised by angry demonstrations calling for jobs, development and an end to corruption in the…
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