Rabat: Morocco's King Mohammed VI has appointed his son, Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, to a senior coordinating role within the country's armed forces, according to an official statement released Saturday. The royal court announced that the 22-year-old prince has been named 'coordinator of the offices and services of the general staff of the Royal Armed Forces.' This position places him at the center of Morocco's military structure.
According to Ghana Web, King Mohammed VI, who holds the position of chief of the military general staff, made the appointment as part of efforts to bolster institutional continuity within the armed forces. This decision reflects the monarch's own path to leadership. In 1985, the late King Hassan II appointed Mohammed VI, then crown prince, to a similar role, providing him with early exposure to military command and decision-making processes.
Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan has been increasingly active in official duties over the past few years, representing the kingdom at significant events both domestically and internationally. His appointment is viewed as a crucial step in preparing him for future leadership responsibilities in the North African nation.