The Prince of Wales is to attend the funeral of King Abdullah in Saudi Arabia later on Friday afternoon.
It is understood that Clarence House officials immediately began working on travel arrangements to have Charles arrive in Riyadh in time for ceremony.
The Prince has been a regular visitor to Saudi Arabia over the years and counted the king as a friend. His most recent visit to the country…
Tributes from across the globe flood in for the late King Abdullah
23rd January 2015
Tributes have been flooding in from across the globe for the late King Abdullah bin Abdulazia of Saudi Arabia, who died on Thursday at the age of 90.
President Obama led the tributes saying: “As a leader, he was always candid and had the courage of his convictions.
The King of Saudi Arabia, Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, has died at the age of 90.
King Abdullah, who acceded to the throne on 1st August 2005, was admitted to hospital on the 2 January, requiring treatment for pneumonia. His health had deteriorated since 2010. He will…
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