Lalla Salma & Princess Khadija: Morocco’s “Ghost Princess” Reappears
- Lalla Salma, the former wife of King Mohammed VI of Morocco, has made a rare public appearance alongside her daughter, Princess Khadija.
- Princess Khadija, born in 2007, is the youngest child of King Mohammed VI.
- Lalla Salma's marriage to King Mohammed VI in 2001 was a landmark event, as she was the first wife of a Moroccan monarch to be publicly acknowledged and...
Lalla Salma and Princess Khadija: A Rare Public Appearance
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The Re-emergence of Morocco’s Former First Lady
Lalla Salma, the former wife of King Mohammed VI of Morocco, has made a rare public appearance alongside her daughter, Princess Khadija. This sighting marks a notable moment,as Lalla Salma has largely remained out of the public eye since her divorce from the King in 2018. The appearance signals a potential shift in the family’s public profile.
Princess Khadija’s Health and Public Life
Princess Khadija, born in 2007, is the youngest child of King Mohammed VI. In 2018, the Royal Cabinet announced that Princess Khadija had undergone surgery for a benign tumor in her throat, leading to a period of reduced public appearances. This recent appearance with her mother suggests a positive growth in her health and a gradual return to public life.
Lalla Salma’s Role and “Ghost Princess” Label
Lalla Salma’s marriage to King Mohammed VI in 2001 was a landmark event, as she was the first wife of a Moroccan monarch to be publicly acknowledged and given a royal title. Following their divorce, she earned the moniker “the ghost princess” due to her seclusion. Her re-emergence alongside Princess Khadija offers a glimpse into the personal lives of the Moroccan royal family, which traditionally maintains a degree of privacy.