THE Moroccan king's wife Lalla Salma has been dubbed the "ghost princess" after she's barely been seen in public for two years. But since her last public appearance in 2017, she has barely been seen. She was once a regular part of the international royal scene - and attended the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's wedding in 2011. "I guess that if the news is correct about the divorce, they will give her a nice big house and all the money she needs so that she won’t say anything about it. We pay for videos too. 3, Princess Eugenie snubbed by Queen as ‘baby will not receive royal title’, expert claims, Pippa Middleton ‘unable to relax’ amid ‘unexpected’ aftermath following Kate’s wedding, Royal mystery blown wide open as lost Russian Romanov treasure traced to FIVE locations, Royal Family horror as King Felipe VI urged to attack father in Christmas Eve speech, The Crown blasted as an ‘attack’ on Royal Family – ‘Going to get darker and darker’, Royal mystery solved: Dying Henry VIII’s final words as monarch took last breath. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. At the time, the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that both Spanish and Moroccan governments agreed the trip would be rescheduled to March. This is the list of rulers in Morocco, since the establishment of the first in 789.The common and formal titles of these rulers has varied, depending on the time period. The mother-of-two has not been publicly working for her cancer prevention association either. Mohammed and Salma met at a party in 1999, and the king surprised many when he announced his future wife’s name as traditionally wives of Moroccan kings had remained private figures. ⵉⵙ agllid muhammd sdis; born 21 August 1963) is King of Morocco. The king had the law stipulate that Moroccan women may choose their husbands themselves and that they may apply for the divorce themselves. Mohammed VI and his wife – born Salma Bennani – have two children together: 14-year-old Moulay Hassan, the future king of Morocco, and Princess Lalla Khadija, eleven. He ensured Morocco attained multi-party political system. King Mohamed VI of Morocco with his wife Princess Lalla Salma on their wedding day on July 13, 2002 in Rabat, Morocco. The princess met King Mohammed, 55, at a party in 1999 and married several years later. Hassan II was King of Morocco from 1961 until his death in 1999. King Mohammed VI was not as conservative as the past rulers of Morocco as he grew up with Western education. He belongs to the Alaouite dynasty and ascended to the throne on 23 July 1999 upon the death of his father, King Hassan II. Mystery surrounds the 41-year-old royal, and why she appears to have stepped back from public life since a rumoured divorce. But I think it is rather sad if it is true.”. For the first time, the wife of the 38-year-old King would assume an official title - HRH Princess Lalla Salma - making her, in the words of one gushing columnist, "a truly public personality". The spouse of King Mohammed VI of Morocco, this red-haired beautiful lady is the first wife of a Moroccan ruler to publicly reveal what she looks like. French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Trogneux, sat down with Morocco's King Mohammed VI for an Iftar meal during a 24-hour trip to … Mohammed VI and his wife – born Salma Bennani – have two children together: 14-year-old Moulay Hassan, the future king of Morocco, and Princess Lalla Khadija, eleven. Upon marriage, Salma was granted the title of ‘Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Salma’ becoming the first wife of a Moroccan king to be given a royal title. Lalla Salma (born Salma Bennani, Arabic: سلمى بناني‎, 10 May 1978) is the princess consort of Morocco. Meghan and Harry met King Mohammed VI at his private residence in Rabat on the last day of their trip to Morocco. He is fluent in English, French and he has several academic degrees. Saturday, March 24, 2018 Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron welcomed for iftar by King Mohammed VI of Morocco, his wife Princess Lalla Salma of Morocco, their daughter Princess Lalla Khadija of Morocco and her sisters princesses Lalla Meryem, Lalla Hasnaa and Lalla Hasma in Rabat June 14, 2017, during the private visit of the presidential couple. Glowing Kate Middleton steps out for last engagement before maternity leave, Pregnant Kate Middleton Steps Out for Last Public Outing with Prince William Before Baby No. King Mohammed VI of Morocco and his wife Princess Lalla Salma have divorced, sources close to the palace tell HELLO!’s sister publication HOLA! The annual salary of the King is 488,604 USD. Holocaust Museum to educate, counter intolerance; The most expensive ever: Saudi king’s $100 million vacation is Morocco’s fantasy holiday; Moroccan taxes also finance a Morocco vacation for 15 children from the Betz area, whom the king … Her absence was noticeable when the king underwent heart surgery in Paris and she was missing in the family photos that were taken by his sickbed and subsequently distributed by the court. King Mohammed VI whose full name is Sidi Mohammed, was born in the year 1963 in Rabat, Morocco. The rumor mill around the wife of the Moroccan King Mohammed VI has been running at full speed in the last two years. 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You can WhatsApp us on 07810 791 502. News of the royal divorce comes weeks after Mohammed, 54, was operated on in Paris after suffering heart problems. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. “Agenda problems” King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain know about this only too well! Netty Leistra, a royal journalist, told Royal Central : “I think Salma had a very hard job trying to be the first visible wife of a Moroccan king. There is quite an age gap too. I always thought she did rather well. THE Moroccan king's wife Lalla Salma has been dubbed the "ghost princess" after she's barely been seen in public for two years. His Majesty the King, Mohammed VI, King of Morocco, is a descendent of the Alaouite offspring, originally from Yanboo Al Nakhil, a small oasis of the Arabian coast on the Red Sea. Unfortunately, other innovations were not forthcoming and the much-needed economic reforms are still fruitlessly waiting. He was given the name of crown prince on the day King was born but he took up the throne in the year 1999. "Salma did some good things and of course, gave birth to two children. ☞☞☞Thanks For Watching ..!! Meet Princess Lalla Salma, the King of Morocco's wife and mother of the Crown Prince who is beloved in her country. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. MORE: Princess Lalla Salma of Morocco shows her style at her Foundation's fundraiser. King Mohammed VI of Morocco, seated between his son Prince Moulay Hassan (left) and his brother Prince Moulay Rachid (right), delivers a speech … Tags: Mohammad and Salma, King Felipe of Spain, Morocco, Travel, Governments, Mohammad and Salma, Husband and Wife, Dianalegacy Latest Update News Images Videos of British Royal Family. Click here to upload yours. After the birth of their two children Moulay Hassan and Lalla Khadija (12), Mohammed and Salma had photographs taken of his family happiness. The couple had been apart for some time. His reign was conservative, leading to a poor human rights record. Mystery surrounds the 41-year-old royal, and why she appears to … Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? However, mystery surrounds her, … And the previous time she was seen was in Greece in July, while spending time with her son Prince Moulay Hassan on Sporades. Since 1957, the designation King has been used.. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. He was a member of the Alaouite dynasty. The princess was pictured with her children and security guards near Central Park, apparently just last month. We pay for your stories! King Mohammed VI of Morocco and wife Princess Lalla Salma have divorced, sources close to the palace tell HELLO!’s sister publication HOLA!. He was Mohammed V’s eldest son of the second wife, Lalla. He was the eldest son of Mohammed V, Sultan, then King of Morocco, and his second wife, Lalla Abla bint Tahar. She can also boast of having a degree in information systems engineering. Morocco is paralyzed in many areas, especially in matters of foreign policy. THE Moroccan king's wife Lalla Salma has been dubbed the "ghost princess" after she's barely been seen in public for two years. She is married to King Mohammed VI, and the first wife of a Moroccan ruler to have been publicly acknowledged and given a royal title. She was last spotted in New York in a photo posted on September 18 by Mehdi Benkirane - founder of the Association of King Mohammed VI Fans. King Mohammed VI – Family Profile King Mohammed VI Parents – Hassan II […] They travelled to Cuba and Miami together in April 2017, but Salma has been keeping a low-profile since. Mohammed VI and his wife – born Salma Bennani – have two children together: 14-year-old Moulay Hassan, the future king of Morocco, and Princess Lalla Khadija, eleven. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Even today there is still a lot of poverty, unemployment, and illiteracy in Morocco, as a result of … Princess Lalla Khadija is the second child of King Mohammed VI and Princess, King Of Morocco Wife, Lalla Salma, after Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan. Her last official engagement was in October when she attended an event at the Yves Saint Laurent museum in Marrakech. Netty Leistra, a royal journalist, said, “I think Salma had a very hard job trying to be the first visible wife of a Moroccan king. For other inquiries, Contact Us. They had two children together and are now widely rumoured to have divorced but this has never been officially confirmed. He had a good education as he attained a law degree from the University of Bordeaux. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, Mohammed VI and his wife Salma at the Marrakech film festival in Morocco in 2002, Princess Lalla Salma emerges from the Luxembourg Cathedral following a royal wedding ceremony in 2012, Princess Lalla Salma holds the newborn Crown Prince Moulay Hassan as his father Moroccan King Mohammed VI looks on in 2003, Meghan chats with King Mohammed VI during the royal couple's visit to the country's capital Rabat, Mohammed VI, King of Morocco leaving the Elysee Palace after a lunch hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron last year, Meghan Markle steps out in stunning blue gown as she and Prince Harry meet King Mohammed VI of Morocco, Mystery of Moroccan king’s wife Lalla Salma dubbed the ‘ghost princess’ after she disappeared two years ago, UK lockdown: Brits could be allowed to mix indoors by May with restrictions eased 'every 3 weeks' from March 8, Some over-60s invited for Covid vaccine from Monday as Britain steams ahead with jab rollout, Brits could be holidaying in Wales at EASTER with pubs and restaurants open, First Minister says, Working families may miss out on extra £250-a-year as Rishi Sunak 'plots freeze of income tax allowances in £6bn raid', Euromillions £143million super-jackpot up for grabs tonight, Royal Mail postman left vulnerable OAP, 72, lying in the snow after she fell because he was 'too knackered', Fuel duty rise in next month's Budget will a blow to the North, Chancellor Rishi Sunak warned, Bickering EU chiefs clash over Brexit as Ireland's PM warns other leaders to stop their Brit-bashing, Sage's Covid doom-mongering is making our depressed, anxious nation feel worse, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry visited Morocco, and there were question marks over if they would meet with the princess, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). The couple would have celebrated their sixteenth wedding anniversary on Tuesday 21 March, having married in 2002. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Before his reign, the French exiled him in 1953 together with his father. MOROCCO: King Mohammed VI of Morocco signed his own marriage certificate in Rabat yesterday when he married Salma Bennani (24), a computer engineer and the daughter of a teacher from Fez. ☞☞☞ Subscribe To Receive The New ..!! 126.5k Followers, 88 Following, 4,050 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from KIᑎG Oᖴ ᗰOᖇOᑕᑕO ᗰOᕼᗩᗰᗰEᗪ ᐯI (@king_mohamed6) The king, meanwhile, has been focusing on his recovery after his operation. ‘Lalla’ is a traditional name given in honour to women in high society and royalty. Upon marriage, Salma was granted the title of 'Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Salma' becoming the first wife of a Moroccan king to be given a royal title. His wife Salma, 39, was notably absent from the photo. In February Meghan Markle and Prince Harry visited Morocco, and there were question marks over if they would meet with the princess on a day they were due to discuss women's rights. Rabat – Morocco’s King Mohammed VI and his ex-wife Princess Lalla Salma have responded to the rumors flying regarding their parenting. Morocco to work with U.S. She was given a title, named and photographed in public - something unheard of for royal wives in Moroccan tradition. The daughter of King Mohammed VI and Princess Lalla Salma, Princess Lalla Khadija, is celebrating her 13th birthday today, February 28. The palace released a photo of the king recovering in his hospital bed, surrounded by his two children, his brother Prince Moulay Rachid and his three sisters, Princess Lalla Meryem, Princess Lalla Asma, and Princess Lalla Hasna. The Duchess of Sussex stunned in a … Lalla Salma had not appeared in public since the end of 2017. News of the royal divorce comes weeks after Mohammed, 54, was operated on in Paris after suffering heart problems. Directly descending from the prophet of Islam, Sidna Mohammed, via his daughter Lalla Fatima Zohra, the Royal family came to settle in Sijilmasa, in the Moroccan South, in the middle of the 13th But she remained out of sight for the royal tour, and has been since been nicknamed the "ghost princess". View our online Press Pack. Hassan was known to be one of the most severe rulers of Morocco, widely accused of authoritarian practices and of being an autocrat, particularly during the Years of Lead. After not being spotted by the media since December 2017, it was speculated that she had divorced and had gone into hiding. She was born on May 28, 2007. King Felipe of Spain and Queen Letizia’s state visit to Morocco was cancelled; they were due to travel in early January.