Prince Moulay Hassan Breaks Royal Protocol With Bold Hand Gesture

Videos of King Mohamed VI’s son have recently gone viral. During official ceremonies, several dignitaries attempt to kiss his hand, a mark of respect deeply rooted in Moroccan customs. Faced with this practice, the young heir withdraws his hand with great speed. This withdrawal often surprises those expecting a strictly ceremonial attitude.

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This repeated scene divides opinion. Some observers perceive this reaction as a lack of courtesy toward those wishing to pay him homage. Others see it as a desire to project a more accessible and less rigid image, in line with the sensibilities of new generations. The prince thus establishes himself as one of the main symbols of the evolution that the monarchy intends to experience in the decades to come.

Generally speaking, protocol constitutes a dogma governing hierarchies and minimizing public missteps. As Spanish newspaper La Razón indicates, these incidents remind us of the permanent challenge for crowns to find a balance between the weight of tradition and current societal demands.

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This paradox affects other royal families. On Monday, during an official visit to Spain, Prince Albert and Charlène of Monaco bowed to sovereigns Felipe VI and Letizia. This greeting proved unnecessary on an institutional level, as the Monégasque leaders hold the same rank as the Spanish monarchs. A situation that demonstrates that simple individuals always hide behind formal rules.