The welcome that King Mohammed VI gave to his guest, French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife was simply Royal.
An admirable protocol, set like a score of a great musical piece with, in addition, a good atmosphere, very relaxed. The fact is that HM the King himself watched over this protocol, indicating to the French President the steps of the process.
These ceremonies nevertheless gave Moroccans the opportunity to see the King leaning on a medical cane.
In fact, it is a "muscle contraction in the back on the right side, caused by compression of the sciatic nerve. »
These medical symptoms appeared during the recent official activities of His Majesty the King, in particular during the reception of the government in its new version.
According to a doctor specializing in diseases of the nervous system, these medical symptoms are very familiar.
The same specialist reassured Moroccans that if these symptoms often cause pressures that manifest themselves when standing and walking, they are not, however, a cause for concern because they respond quickly to treatment.
This responds to the concerns of citizens on social networks, some of whom have launched prayer campaigns for the health of the Sovereign. So they are reassured. The King is fine.
To be honest, His Majesty appeared as usual, cheerful and in control of the course of all the ceremonies.
This state visit is only the culmination of a long and delicate process where the wisdom of Royal diplomacy has made it possible to achieve the result we see today.
