Princess Lalla Meryem of Morocco represented King Mohammed VI at the funeral of Bernadette Chirac, former First Lady of France, held at the Basilica of Sainte-Clotilde in Paris on June 13, 2026. She was welcomed by Claude Chirac, daughter of the deceased, and took her place inside the church alongside Brigitte Macron and other dignitaries.
The ceremony was attended by French President Emmanuel Macron and several former presidents, as well as international figures. Bernadette Chirac, widow of former President Jacques Chirac, died on June 11, 2026, at the age of 92.
Princess Lalla Meryem's presence underscored the strong ties between Morocco and France, as she is the sister of King Mohammed VI and has often represented the monarchy at official events.
