During a routine sports activity on Sunday, December 8, 2024, His Majesty King Mohammed VI experienced a fall that resulted in a left shoulder injury. Medical examinations confirmed a fracture of the humerus, necessitating surgical intervention.
The operation was performed successfully the same day at the Royal Palace Clinic in Rabat. According to the official medical team’s statement, His Majesty’s shoulder will be immobilized for 45 days, followed by a functional rehabilitation period.
The surgical procedure, carried out by a team of highly skilled specialists, was confirmed to have gone smoothly. The medical team overseeing His Majesty’s recovery includes:
- Professor Lahcen Belyamani, His Majesty’s personal physician
- Professor Ali Zine
- Professor Salim Bouabid
- Professor Mohammed Benchekroun
These distinguished trauma specialists are affiliated with the Mohammed V Military Instruction Hospital in Rabat, renowned for its cutting-edge medical expertise.
The Moroccan public, deeply connected to their sovereign, is rallying with well-wishes and prayers for his swift recovery. In the official statement, prayers were offered for His Majesty’s health and well-being: “May God preserve His Majesty the King, grant Him a prompt recovery, and bless Him with enduring health.”
As King Mohammed VI embarks on his recovery journey, his immobilized shoulder will be the focus of careful monitoring and rehabilitation to ensure a full return to his active lifestyle.
