{"id":74388,"date":"2026-04-17T18:40:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T16:40:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/cairo\/?p=74388"},"modified":"2026-04-17T18:40:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T16:40:15","slug":"egypts-last-king-ahmed-fouad-ii-returned-to-alexandria-for-a-nostalgic-royal-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/cairo\/en\/latest\/egypts-last-king-ahmed-fouad-ii-returned-to-alexandria-for-a-nostalgic-royal-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"Egypt\u2019s Last King Ahmed Fouad II Returned to Alexandria for a Nostalgic Royal Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Egypt\u2019s last monarch, Ahmed Fouad II, has made a rare and nostalgic visit to Alexandria, taking in some of the city\u2019s most iconic historical landmarks over a two-day tour.<\/p>\n<p>Accompanied by his son Prince Mohammed Ali, his daughter Princess Fawzia, and four of his grandchildren, the former king received a warm and enthusiastic \u0627\u0633\u062a\u0642\u0628\u0627\u0644 from locals throughout the visit.<\/p>\n<p>The tour began at the historic Montaza Gardens, where he explored key royal sites including the former royal palace, Salamlek Palace, and even the royal train\u2014revisiting spaces deeply tied to Egypt\u2019s royal past.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF;border: 0;border-radius: 3px;margin: 1px;max-width: 540px;min-width: 326px;padding: 0;width: calc(100% - 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