Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron in Morocco with Princess Lalla Khadija, who “debuts” on the public scene

The official visit of Emmanuel Macron in Morocco, three days of diplomatic meetings, agreements and friendships to be reaffirmed, as always on certain occasions. This time, however, it’s not just the first lady’s looks Brigitte Macron (always at her husband’s side) making the news, but the unusual presence of the princess Lalla Khadija alongside his father, the king Mohammed VI.

Princess Lalla Khadija and Brigitte Macron.

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Seventeen years olduntil now Lalla Khadija had been seen very little in public, just think that her last official photos of the girl date back to 2019when together with his family he welcomed the Spanish royals visiting Morocco. Other shots, however, portray her on her fourth birthday, together with her father and mother Lalla Salma Bennani, ex-wife of Mohammed VI who has long disappeared from public life, so much so that over the years she has fueled an infinite number of gossip and suppositions.

Mohammed VI Lalla Salma Prince Moulay El Hassan and Lalla Khadija in 2011.

Mohammed VI, Lalla Salma, Prince Moulay El Hassan and Lalla Khadija in 2011.

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Not much is known about Lalla Khadija either, even if the role she is playing during the Macrons’ official visit suggests her increasingly active presence on the Moroccan public scene: a sort of première dame, given that there is no queen who can fill the role, at least as long as the crown prince Moulay El Hassan, 21 years old and eldest son of Mohammed VI and Lalla Salma Bennani, he will not ascend the throne.

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A very distant day, at least on paper, which gives her sister the chance to emerge and represent her country. At the moment he is studying to do it better and the princess is often at his side Lalla Meryem, her father’s sister, a key figure at Court and very active in the cultural and social sphere, a role that could fall to her niece in the future.

Lalla Meryem of Morocco Lalla Khadija and Brigitte Macron.

Lalla Meryem of Morocco, Lalla Khadija and Brigitte Macron.

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Since 2011 Lalla Khadija has been attending the Royal College from Rabat, she is passionate about swimming and horse riding and plays the guitar. Polyglot, in addition to Arabic he speaks fluent English, Spanish and French. Who knows what she and Brigitte Macron may have said to each other. The two were photographed several times while chatting closely. Questions for première ladies, without a doubt.

Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron in Morocco.

Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron in Morocco.

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the presidential couple with the King of Morocco Mohammed VI.

the presidential couple with the king of Morocco, Mohammed VI.

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Brigitte Macron with Princess Lalla Khadija of Morocco.

Brigitte Macron with Princess Lalla Khadija of Morocco.

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Source: Vanity Fair

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