Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud21 June 2017
Becomes crown prince while continuing as minister of defence.
Saudi Arabia · House / House of Saud. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Becomes crown prince while continuing as minister of defence.
Appoints Mohammed bin Salman as crown prince and deputy prime minister.
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