Princess Lalla Amina of Morocco facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lalla Amina |
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| Princess of Morocco | |||||
| Born | للا أمينة 8 April 1954 Antsirabe, Madagascar |
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| Died | 16 August 2012 (aged 58) Rabat, Morocco |
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| Burial | 17 August 2012 Moulay El Hassan Mausoleum, Dar al-Makhzen, Rabat |
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| Spouse |
Sharif Moulay Idris Al-Wazani
(m. 1974; died 1999) |
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| Issue | Sharifa Lalla Sumaya Al-Wazani | ||||
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| Dynasty | Alaouite | ||||
| Father | Mohammed V of Morocco | ||||
| Mother | Lalla Bahia bint Antar | ||||
Princess Lalla Amina was a beloved member of the Moroccan royal family. Born on April 8, 1954, she was known for her dedication to horses and sports. She served as the President of the Royal Moroccan Federation of Equestrian Sports for many years until her passing on August 16, 2012.
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Early Life and Learning
Princess Lalla Amina was born in Antsirabe, Madagascar, on April 8, 1954. She was the youngest sister of King Hassan II of Morocco. Her parents were King Mohammed V of Morocco and his third wife, Lalla Bahia bint Antar. She was born while her family was living away from Morocco.
Lalla Amina was often called "Mina" by her family. She was the only child of King Mohammed V to have French papers. She was named after her father's younger sister, who was also called Lalla Amina. When the royal family returned to Morocco, a girl named Malika Oufkir became a companion to the princess.
Lalla Amina lived in her own special villa. This was so she could grow up more normally, away from the busy royal court. Her villa even had a private movie theater, a small zoo, and her own primary school. She later attended the Royal College and then the University of Rabat, where she studied philosophy.
Her Family Life
In 1974, Princess Lalla Amina married a doctor named Sharif Moulay Idris Al Wazani. They had one daughter, Sharifa Lalla Sumaya Al Wazani. Sadly, her husband passed away in 1999. After this, Lalla Amina focused even more on her true passion: horses.
Activities and Achievements
Throughout her life, Princess Lalla Amina loved horses and riding. She was also a keen hunter. From 1999 until her death in 2012, she was the President of the Moroccan Royal Federation of Equestrian Sports. This shows how much she loved and supported horse riding in her country.
In October 1975, Lalla Amina became the godmother of a patrol boat named El Jail, which means "Wanderer" in Arabic. The boat was even blessed with holy water from Mecca. In 1980, she started her own horse breeding stable in Sidi Brini. She also began the famous "Week of the Horse" event held in Rabat.
Besides her love for horses, Princess Lalla Amina was also the Chairwoman of Special Olympics Morocco. She was also a member of the Special Olympics Board of Directors. This shows her dedication to helping people with intellectual disabilities through sports. In 2007, she received a special award called the Order of Muhammad Second Class.
Passing Away
Princess Lalla Amina passed away in Rabat on August 16, 2012. She had been battling lung cancer for four months. Her funeral prayers were held the next day, on August 17, 2012, at the Ahl Fez mosque. She was buried at the Moulay El Hassan Mausoleum, located at the Royal Palace of Rabat.
Honours and Awards
Princess Lalla Amina received several important honours during her lifetime:
- Dame Grand Cordon of the Order of the Throne.
- Grand Officer of the Order of Muhammad (awarded in 2007).
