President Paul Kagame on Sunday, June 30, sent condolences to King Mohammed VI of Morocco, following the death of his mother Princess Lalla Latifa.

Lalla Latifa passed away on Saturday at the age of 78. She was the widow of King Hassan II.

"On behalf of the people of Rwanda and myself, I send deepest condolences to His Majesty King Mohammed VI on the passing of his mother, Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Latifa," Kagame wrote in a post on X.

"Rwanda stands with the Royal Family and the people of the Kingdom of Morocco during this difficult time."

Known affectionately as the Mother of the Royal Children, Lalla Latifa was born in 1946 in Khenifra, Morocco.

She hailed from the Amahzoune family, which is part of the Zayane tribe.

Her marriage to King Hassan II produced five children: Princess Lalla Meryem, King Mohammed VI, Princess Lalla Asma, Princess Lalla Hasna, and Prince Moulay Rachid.

Lalla Latifa is known to have led a private life, not holding any public role.

She spent much of her later years in France, before permanently settling in Marrakesh in 2019.