Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Crown Prince Moulay Hassan of Morocco has gone viral globally for his clever and polite habit of dodging the traditional royal hand-kiss. Instead of allowing officials to kiss his hand—a historical sign of respect and loyalty—he gracefully pulls his hand away and offers a standard handshake.
Traditionally in Morocco, bowing and kissing the hand of the King or Crown Prince is customary behavior when meeting the royals. However, in recent years, the Moroccan royal family has begun subtly relaxing and discouraging this rigid protocol in favor of more modern, conversational greetings.
Because people are accustomed to the old tradition, there are often comical near-misses when officials try to kiss the Prince’s hand, only to be met with a swift but polite withdrawal and a smile. Videos of these polite rejections frequently circulate on social media, with fans praising the young Prince for his modern approach to royal etiquette and his preference for treating guests as equals.
#etiquette #royal #history #morocco #reels
Crown Prince Moulay Hassan of Morocco has gone viral globally for his clever and polite habit of dodging the traditional royal hand-kiss. Instead of allowing officials to kiss his hand—a historical sign of respect and loyalty—he gracefully pulls his hand away and offers a standard handshake.
Traditionally in Morocco, bowing and kissing the hand of the King or Crown Prince is customary behavior when meeting the royals. However, in recent years, the Moroccan royal family has begun subtly relaxing and discouraging this rigid protocol in favor of more modern, conversational greetings.
Because people are accustomed to the old tradition, there are often comical near-misses when officials try to kiss the Prince’s hand, only to be met with a swift but polite withdrawal and a smile. Videos of these polite rejections frequently circulate on social media, with fans praising the young Prince for his modern approach to royal etiquette and his preference for treating guests as equals.
#etiquette #royal #history #morocco #reels
