Lalla Latifa, the mother of King Mohammed VI, passed away on Saturday, June 29th, announced the spokesperson of the Royal Palace in a statement.
«It is with immense sadness and deep affliction that we announce the death of HRH Princess Lalla Latifa, may God have her in His Holy mercy, this Saturday, 22 Dou Al Hijja 1445 AH, corresponding to June 29, 2024, wife of the late His Majesty King Hassan II, may God rest his soul, and mother of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist and preserve Him, and Their Royal Highnesses the Princes and Princesses», reads the press release.
«In announcing this painful loss, we pray to the Almighty to surround the late deceased with His infinite mercy, divine leniency, and to welcome her into His vast paradise, to grant long life to His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God Preserve Him and perpetuate His glory. We belong to God and to Him we return», concludes the statement.