"We were deeply saddened and moved by the passing of Brigadier General Abdelghani Methqal, former director of the royal clinic," wrote the message.

 HM the King extended, in this painful circumstance, his heartfelt condolences and sincere compassion to the deceased's family and relatives over the loss of a man who was driven by genuine patriotism and attachment to the glorious Alawite throne, Asking the Almighty to give them patience and comfort.

 The death of Methqal is a cruel loss given his human qualities, competence, devotion, abnegation and altruism in fulfilling his different missions and duties, the message said.