Saudi Arabia's king replaces nephew with son as heir to throne - CNN
| CNN | Saudi Arabia's king replaces nephew with son as heir to throne CNN (CNN) In a surprise reshuffle at the top of Saudi Arabia's royal hierarchy, the country's king has removed his nephew as crown prince in favor of his son, Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. Mohammed bin Salman will now be first in line to succeed his ... Saudi king empowers young reformer son in succession shake-up The Latest: Bahraini royals congratulate Saudi crown prince Saudi Prince's Elevation Will Have Far-Reaching Consequences in Energy |