Princess Lalla Amina of Morocco
| Lalla Amina | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princess of Morocco | |||||
| Born |
للا أمينة 8 April 1954 Antsirabe, Madagascar | ||||
| Died |
16 August 2012 (aged 58) Rabat, Morocco | ||||
| Burial |
17 August 2012 Moulay El Hassan Mausoleum | ||||
| Spouse | Sharif Moulay Idris Al-Wazani | ||||
| Issue | Sharifa Lalla Sumaya Al-Wazani | ||||
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| Dynasty | Alaouite | ||||
| Father | Mohammed V of Morocco | ||||
| Mother | Lalla Bahia bint Antar | ||||
| Religion | Islam | ||||
Lalla Amina (8 April 1954 – 16 August 2012) was a member of the Moroccan royal family and President of the Moroccan Royal Federation of Equestrian Sports.
Early life and education
Lalla Amina was born in Antsirabe, Madagascar on 8 April 1954.[1][2][3] She was the youngest sister of the late King Hassan II of Morocco, and daughter of King Mohammed V of Morocco and his third wife, Lalla Bahia bint Antar. She was born while the royal family was in exile.[2] She attended Royal College and the University of Rabat.[3]
Activities and awards
Lalla Amina was President of the Moroccan Royal Federation of Equestrian Sports[4] from 1999 up until her death in 2012. She was also Chairwoman of Special Olympics Morocco and member of Special Olympics Board of Directors.[5] She was awarded the Order of Muhammad Second Class in 2007.[6][7]
Death and funeral
Laila Amina died of undisclosed illness in Rabat on 16 August 2012. Her funeral prayers were performed after Al Asr prayer at the Ahl Fez mosque on 17 August 2012. Her body was buried at the Moulay El Hassan Mausoleum at the Royal Palace in Rabat.[2]
Honours
National honours
- Dame Grand Cordon of the Order of the Throne.
- Grand Officer of the Order of Muhammad (2007).
References
- ↑ "Princess Lalla Amina at two years old". Les actualités françaises - INA - at 4 min 30 sec. Retrieved 24 September 2016.
- 1 2 3 "Princess Lala Amina, aunt of King Mohammed VI, passes away". Morocco World News. 16 August 2012. Archived from the original on 21 August 2012. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
- 1 2 "The Alawi Dynasty". Royal Ark. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
- ↑ "Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Amina". The Morocco Royal Tour. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
- ↑ "Princess Lalla Amina Offers Dinner in Honor of Participants in Special Olympics Global Congress". News Central. Marrakech. 12 August 2010. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
- ↑ Morocco: HRH Princess Lalla Amina Dies allAfrica.com, 16 August 2012
- ↑ Death of respected Moroccan equestrian pioneer horsetalk.co.nz, 18 August 2012
