On July 30, 2026, King Mohammed VI of Morocco presided over the traditional Throne Day ceremony in Tetouan, where military officers received their diplomas and pledged allegiance to the monarch. The event, held at the Royal Palace of Tetouan, was attended by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and Prince Moulay Rachid, according to official reports.
The ceremony marks the 27th anniversary of King Mohammed VI's accession to the throne, which occurred on July 30, 1999, following the death of his father, King Hassan II. Throne Day is a national holiday celebrated annually across Morocco with various official and popular events.
During the ceremony, newly graduated officers from various military academies took their oath of allegiance, a tradition that underscores the close ties between the Moroccan monarchy and the armed forces. The king also reviewed a guard of honor and received congratulations from senior officials, military leaders, and dignitaries.
The choice of Tetouan, a city in northern Morocco, highlights the king's commitment to regional development and his presence across different parts of the kingdom during important national occasions. The event was widely covered by Moroccan media, which emphasized the symbolic importance of the allegiance ceremony in reinforcing national unity.
