The Moroccan people celebrate Saturday the 19th anniversary of Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Khadija.
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The Royal Family and the entire Moroccan people will celebrate, on Saturday, the nineteenth anniversary of Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Khadija, a joyful event that reflects the perfect harmony between the Throne and the various components of the Nation, as well as the deep loyalty and affection that the Moroccan people have for the Illustrious Royal Family.
This anniversary recalls the festive moments that Moroccans experienced on February 28, 2007, when the Ministry of the Royal Household, Protocol, and Chancellery announced the birth of Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Khadija, whose arrival brought joy to the Royal Household.
Expressions of happiness and celebration erupted everywhere following the announcement of the birth of Her Royal Highness, the second child of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God protect him, after His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan.
Moroccans expressed their joy and camaraderie with the Royal Family in various forms, signing the Golden Books opened at the Royal Protocol and Chancellery’s headquarters, as well as in different Regions, Provinces, and Prefectures across the Kingdom. The cities of Morocco also joined in the festivities, adorned with colorful flags and banners, and captivating decorations that celebrated this significant day.
These celebrations were also embraced by Moroccan communities living abroad, along with numerous political, diplomatic, artistic, sporting, and business figures who flocked to the Kingdom’s embassies and consulates to extend their congratulations to the Sovereign on this joyous occasion.
Families whose newborns coincided with the birth of Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Khadija were honored with royal gifts presented during receptions organized for the occasion.
The celebration of Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Khadija’s nineteenth birthday is a moment to reflect on her early steps in public life.
In September 2011, under the watchful eyes of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist him, the first school year for Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Khadija commenced at the Royal Palace’s Prince School in Rabat. The Sovereign attended the session where she began learning the Holy Quran, as well as her first lessons in Arabic and French alongside her classmates.
From a young age, Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Khadija has participated in official activities alongside His Majesty King Mohammed VI, continuing a long-standing tradition aimed at initiating and familiarizing young princes and princesses of the Illustrious Royal Family with the roles and activities they will undertake within a society that remains attached to its authentic values.
In 2018, Her Royal Highness was present at a ceremony where the progress report and executive program for educational support and reform implementation were presented before the Sovereign.
Similarly, in February 2019, Princess Lalla Khadija attended the official welcoming ceremony for His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain and Queen Letizia, presided over by His Majesty King Mohammed VI. The same occurred on March 30, 2019, during His Holiness Pope Francis’s visit to Morocco.
Additionally, in December of the same year, Princess Lalla Khadija presided over the inauguration ceremony of the vivarium at the National Zoo of Rabat.
On October 28, 2024, Princess Lalla Khadija was present with Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, Prince Moulay Rachid, and Princess Lalla Meryem at the official welcome ceremony for French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, who were on a state visit to the Kingdom at the Sovereign’s invitation.
On the same day, Princess Lalla Khadija participated in the signing ceremony of several agreements between the Kingdom of Morocco and the French Republic, presided over by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, alongside Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, Prince Moulay Rachid, and Princess Lalla Meryem, as well as President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron.
The following day, His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist him, hosted an official dinner in honor of French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, Prince Moulay Rachid, and the Princesses Lalla Khadija, Lalla Meryem, Lalla Asmaa, and Lalla Hasnaa.
On March 3, 2025, and under the High Instructions of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and Princess Lalla Khadija launched the national operation “Ramadan 1446” in Rabat, initiated by the Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity in celebration of the holy month of Ramadan.
Princess Lalla Khadija’s birthday serves as an occasion for the Moroccan people to reaffirm their unwavering commitment to the Glorious Alaouite Throne and their constant mobilization behind His Majesty King Mohammed VI for the success of the significant projects initiated by the Sovereign for the benefit of his loyal people.
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This translation maintains the celebratory tone and honors the significance of the original article.
