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Prince Moulay Hassan’s Refusal to Allow Hand Kissing: Tradition or Sign of Change?
A viral video of Morocco’s Crown Prince Moulay Hassan refusing to allow people to kiss his hand during traditional greetings has once again drawn public attention. This behavior has long been part of his mannerisms, with Western media interpreting it as a sign of humility or even a harbinger of change in the kingdom. However, the roots of this practice run deep in the family’s history.