Duke and Duchess of Sussex: Official Visit to Morocco - February 23-25, 2019

[Osipi]

My apologies to the moderators for stating a viewpoint that has veered the thread a bit off on a different tangent.

Any updates yet on the Moroccan visit?

[Curryong]

Richard Palmer Twitter

Meghan spoke very good French to the girls in the boarding house.

https://mobile.twitter.com/RoyalRepo...glQwAnoECAEQCw

Change into high heels. I hope her feet don't swell up too much in the heat.

[Mademoiselle Lilo]

I noticed from the videos of the arrival that the Duchess was speaking french very good french with lovely accent
The meeting with Moulay Hassan though was in english and the young prince speaks well english there is lovely part where he congratulates Meghan about the pregnancy

[Lumutqueen]

https://twitter.com/emynash/status/1...454118400?s=21

The Sussex’s and the royal press pack had lunch at Kasbah Tamadot, the retreat belonging to Sir Richard Branson. #jealous

[Osipi]

Just the mention of Richard Branson is enough to start me drooling. OK. I admit to having a few fantasies. Him and Gordon Lightfoot.

What is more important is that they're including the press pack in all of this. We, the public, weren't aware of all this but the press pack was. Its inclusive and its appreciative of them and when Harry and Meghan are doing their public roles, they include the media.

[Heavs]

Press seems to be in a good mood during this trip. Although if I was having lunch there, I would be as well.

There was no way an official trip wouldn't have press following them about officially though, that's the whole point of a royal visit.

[Ista]

Originally Posted by Lumutqueen

I agree the story needed to be written, and Richard Palmer is brave to do so but it’s such a tense time for relations political that one move of butterfly wings can make a big move in a pond.

Has anyone noticed that during their arrival and at the palace in Rabat Meghan is walking way behind Henry with a female attendant? Before anyone jumps on me with protocol/precedence...I know. It’s just not something I’ve seen on the UK with them.

The morning events are about to begin:
https://twitter.com/re_dailymail/sta...356385792?s=21

Media has arrived in Asni Town in the Atlas Mountains where the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will see the work of @EFAMorocco #RoyalVisiteMorocco #RoyalTourMorocco

Yes, I noticed this, too, and can't say I like it much. I understand the need to respect local custom and protocol, but....

In that context, Richard Palmer's story is very apropos.

[Pranter]

There's plenty of footage of British spouses walking slightly behind the actually blood member of the family. So not really a big deal IMO.


LaRae

[Osipi]

When in Rome, do as the Romans do was probably the rule of thumb for the arrival. The Duke of Edinburgh has done this many, many times over the past 67 years. Harry also took precedence in the formal greetings.

In the videos of their arrival in Asni, it wasn't that case. This brings me to a question I'd like to ask of Mademoiselle Lilo. When the henna ceremony is performed for a woman in the later stages of pregnancy, is it the norm that the husband attends? From my limited knowledge, these henna ceremonies for women (for marriage and childbirth) are a traditional female only ceremony kind of like in the western world we have bridal showers and baby showers.

Just curious on this.

[Lilyflo]

Originally Posted by Lumutqueen

Has anyone noticed that during their arrival and at the palace in Rabat Meghan is walking way behind Henry with a female attendant? Before anyone jumps on me with protocol/precedence...I know. It’s just not something I’ve seen on the UK with them.

It looked to me like Meghan was steered to the side while Harry inspected the guards, which would be usual protocol I think.

[alvinking]

There is nothing odd about it. Harry was reviewing the troops, the was followed by the commander of the troops presenting the honor, once the review was over, he turned around, facing the commander, the commander then summarized the composition of the troops that have been reviewed and then he saluted him. While all of this took place, Meghan was in the back with her attendant. Once the review was over she joined him, i think they shook hands with other officials, and they walked together into the royal arrival suite for the dates and milk welcoming ceremony, before proceeding to their car.

It is the way it is, and It has nothing to do with Moroccan or Islamic culture

When President Macron visited Belgium at the arrival ceremony, Queen Malthide and Madame Macron stayed in the back, While King Philippe and President Macron did the review. Even in the UK at the arrival of Head of State at Horse Guard parade, it was Duke of Edinburgh who used to accompany the Head of State during the review while the spouses stay put. He did it with the King of Spain, With President Obama, in the garden of Buckingham. Prince Charles did it with the King Wilhem Alexander. The review The Queen did herself was with Trump at Windsor lately

[MaiaMia_53]

Video of the Asni visit:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BO1hyWLt3kI

[Mademoiselle Lilo]

Originally Posted by Pranter

There's plenty of footage of British spouses walking slightly behind the actually blood member of the family. So not really a big deal IMO.


LaRae

Indeed,i noticed the same for some other royalty like Queen letizia walking behind King Felipe,Prince Daniel walking behind Princess Victoria,Princess Mary too....it's protocole during official ceremonies nothing unsual about that

Originally Posted by Osipi

This brings me to a question I'd like to ask of Mademoiselle Lilo. When the henna ceremony is performed for a woman in the later stages of pregnancy, is it the norm that the husband attends? From my limited knowledge, these henna ceremonies for women (for marriage and childbirth) are a traditional female only ceremony kind of like in the western world we have bridal showers and baby showers.

Just curious on this.

You are right those cermonies are girls thing:henna for Bride is usually party for females friends and family in Morocco no harm the groom attends with his mother but he have to pay to attend in some others countries it's kind of bachelorette party all fun..
Henna for pregnant women is also a girls thing kind of moroccan baby shower again no harm if the father attend.

[Lumutqueen]

Originally Posted by Lilyflo

It looked to me like Meghan was steered to the side while Harry inspected the guards, which would be usual protocol I think.

This I understand, on arrival at Casablanca airport but it was the same situation when they arrived in Rabat. More guards to inspect as their was a head bow along with the ambassador?

[WillVictoria]

If I remember correctly, there's supposed to be an evening event later today. Does anyone know a specific time, so we can have an idea of when pictures may drop?

[Lumutqueen]

Originally Posted by WillVictoria

If I remember correctly, there's supposed to be an evening event later today. Does anyone know a specific time, so we can have an idea of when pictures may drop?

Now

https://twitter.com/RE_DailyMail/sta...25596173787137

This evening, Harry and Meghan are at a reception hosted by @TSAReilly meeting influential Moroccan women, young entrepreneurs and disabled athletes. They were welcomed with a traditional Moroccan rose water greeting, Meghan in @Dior #RoyalVisitMorocco

https://twitter.com/RoyaNikkhah/stat...26379728412672

[Countessmeout]

Enjoying catching up on today's events now that I am awake.

Meghan sounded wonderful what I heard of her French, with an accent.

I love the henna ceremony. Its wonderful that they did one for her, to include her in the tradition for pregnant women. I am sure it was a special moment for Meghan, made her feel really welcome. Though I understand its often just women at it, was nice to see Harry there as well.

As always I love seeing these two interacting with kids. Always enjoyment.

Drooling over Richard Branson's retreat where they had lunch. Stunning.

Yes walking behind the royal spouse is common enough at official events. Its just more noticeable with Harry and Meghan as it is really a first for them. They are usually side by side. Respect not only for his position, but for the more traditional Arab country they are visiting right now. I didn't even blink at the military parade. He was inspecting the troops, so walking with the commander was expected. I'd have been surprised if Meghan was with him.

New look

https://twitter.com/hrhmegh/status/1099725836977098752

[Lumutqueen]

Harry & Meghan have arrived at the residence of the British Ambassador @TSAReilly. The #dukeandduchessofsussex were welcomed by Mr Reilly’s two daughters Orla, 12 and Elsa, 8, who gave Meghan a bouquet of flowers they helped pick from the garden of the house #RoyalvisitMorocco

https://twitter.com/rjmyers/status/1099725957265543168

[Dman]

Harry and Meghan are taking Morocco by storm.

[Countessmeout]

Nice seeing Harry and Meghan interacting with the girls. Must have been exciting for them to get to welcome the royals.

Cute touch that they picked the flowers from their garden to give her