Saudi king names son as new crown prince, upending the royal succession - Washington Post
| Washington Post | Saudi king names son as new crown prince, upending the royal succession Washington Post CAIRO — Saudi Arabia's King Salman elevated his 31-year-old son Wednesday to become crown prince, ousting his nephew in a seismic shift in the royal succession line that could have deep ramifications for the oil-rich monarchy and the broader Middle ... What To Know About Saudi Arabia's New Crown Prince And The Issues He'll Face Saudi Arabia's Aggressive New Heir to the Throne Saudi king empowers young reformer son in succession shake-up |