Saudi Arabia

Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia cancels trip on doctor advice

The powerful and controversial Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia has cancelled a trip to Algeria on his doctor’s advice. The Royal Court in Saudi Arabia confirmed the cancellation after several media organisations reported the news. The President of Algeria said the 37-year-old Saudi heir to the throne and de facto leader of Saudia Arabia had cancelled his visit; a few hours later, the…
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International royals

Saudi Princess flees Paris after ordering bodyguard to kill a man

Princess Hassa, the daughter of Saudi Arabian King Salman, has fled Paris, France, after allegedly ordering her bodyguard to kill a French painter and decorator. She has pleaded diplomatic immunity after telling her bodyguard, “You have to kill this dog, he doesn’t deserve to live.” The bodyguard was arrested in Paris last week and appeared before a judge on 1 October. He has yet to be…
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