This Thursday April 7 was an important day for Spain and Morocco. The President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sánchez, was received in the royal cabinet of Mohammed VI. An essential political visit which is part of a new stage of partnership between the two countries. During their discussions, the two personalities reiterated their desire to open a new chapter in relations between Spain and Morocco, based on trust, mutual respect and reciprocal trust. This historic reconciliation ended with an incredible feast. Show respect to his guests, King Mohammed VI, accompanied by Moulay El Hassan, offered an iftar in honor of the President of the Spanish Government. The outfit of the crown prince has been talked about.
For this breaking of the fast, the head of the Moroccan government, Aziz Akhannouch, the King’s adviser, Fouad Ali El Himma, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans residing abroad, Nasser Bourita were invited. On the Spanish side, in addition to the head of government, there was the Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, José Manuel Albares as well as the Spanish Ambassador to Rabat, Ricardo Diez-Hochleitner. Placed to the left of King Mohammed IV, the heir Moulay El Hassan was also present. For this occasion, he decided to wear a rather original djellaba. In the photos of this event, the outfit of the prince denotes slightly compared to that of his father, much more traditional.
HM King Mohammed VI accompanied by HRH Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and HRH Prince Moulay Rachid offers, at the Royal Residence in Salé, an iftar in honor of His Excellency Mr. Pedro Sanchez, President of the Spanish Government. pic.twitter.com/Xgfw14ABtV
— Morocco Diplomacy (@MarocDiplomatie) April 7, 2022
A prince divided between his responsibilities and his loved ones
It had been a while since Moulay El Hassan had been seen in public. Remaining in Rabat with his mother, he continued his studies in a residence specially fitted out for him by his father. The crown prince of the Moroccan throne seems to be torn between his royal obligations which separate him from his mother and his unconditional love for the one who gave him life, Lalla Salma. Divorced for several years from the king, the former Moroccan first lady is very discreet in the media and does not want to draw attention to herself.
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Helene Bardeau