On April 23, a remarkable event unfolded in Rabat, Morocco, as Princess Lalla Khadija, aged 19, made a rare public appearance after a considerable hiatus from the spotlight. The daughter of Princess Lalla Salma and King Mohammed VI, Lalla Khadija has become somewhat of a phantom in royal circles, earning her the nickname "the ghost princess" due to her infrequent appearances. Previously seen at the age of twelve, she vanished from public view for four years, only to resurface during her father's 24th coronation anniversary. Since then, she has made sporadic appearances but maintains a low profile, making her recent unexpected attendance alongside Brigitte Macron, the First Lady of France, all the more surprising.
Typically, the public was only expecting to see Princesses Lalla Meryem and Lalla Hasna at the inauguration of the Royal Theater in Rabat, but Lalla Khadija joined the event unannounced, effortlessly overshadowing her aunts. The young princess dazzled in a shimmering light blue gown adorned with intricate gold details, her hair elegantly tied back. Even in the presence of Brigitte Macron, who wore a striking dark red glittering dress, Lalla Khadija's charm and poise seemed to take center stage.
Brigitte Macron likely didn't mind being outshined, given her long-standing acquaintance with the royal family. The young princess first met the Macron couple as a child, and in 2024, the Macrons made another visit to Morocco, where they were photographed with Lalla Khadija. Apart from these notable appearances, the princess has only been seen once more at an event organized by the Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity since her debut at the royal function.
Details about Lalla Khadija's life during her absence from public events remain largely unknown, including whether she is pursuing studies or has future plans. In November 2025, she was spotted enjoying a private stroll in Fès with her mother, reinforcing the notion that the two maintain their bond. However, following Princess Lalla Salma's disappearance from public life in 2017, speculation about their relationship had arisen, leaving many to wonder about the dynamics between mother and daughter.
Princess Lalla Salma, who married into the royal family in 2002 after meeting King Mohammed VI at a party, brought a refreshing change to the palace with her modern views. She famously became the first royal wife to appear in an official photo without a veil, radiating happiness. Unfortunately, her fairy tale romance seemed to have ended abruptly just a few years later, leading to her absence from royal duties and even a notable absence from a family photo released by the palace. Rumors of a divorce have circulated ever since, marking a significant moment in Moroccan history, as women have only been allowed to divorce their husbands since 2004.
As reported by bunte.de.
