Lala Latifa Hamú, mother of the current king of Morocco Mohamed VIwidow of also the late monarch Hassan II, died this Saturday, according to the country’s Royal Palace.
“The Official Spokesperson of the Royal Palace announces, with great sadness, the transfer of Her Royal Highness Lalla Latifa to the forgiveness and mercy of God, this Saturday, June 29, 2024“, it can be read. The cause of death has not been revealed, but in the meantime, all television stations have begun to broadcast prayers from the Koran, as usually happens when a figure of this type dies.
He was born in 1946 in Khenifra, into the Amahzoune family, belonging to the Zayane tribe. His father, Hassan ould Mouha ou Hammou Zayani, was the Pasha of Khenifra and a respected figure in the region. In 1961, she married King Hassan II, who that same year also married Lalla Fatima, the deceased’s cousin. For years, both women lived with King Hassan, but he only had children with Lalla Latifa. Together they had five children, Mohamed VI being the second to be born.
Full statement from the Royal Palace
“In the name of God, the Merciful, and peace and blessings be upon the Master of the Messengers, his family and his companions, the official spokesperson of the Royal Palace announces, with great sadness and regret, the death of His Highness Royal Lalla Latifa, wife of the late His Majesty King Hassan II, may God bless her resting place, and the mother of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God grant her victory and support and prolong her life, and to their Highnesses Royal princes and princesses. As we mourn this great loss, we pray to Almighty God to include the honorable deceased among his vast ones, may his forgiveness be generous, may he rest in peace and prolong the life of our great teacher, His Majesty King Mohammed. VI, may God protect him, perpetuate his glory and his victory and perpetuate his good works. We belong to God and to Him we will return.
