Wednesday, October 19, 2011

'The Upper Echelon' of Saudi power ..

"...The men sitting around his bed represent the upper echelons of the Saudi royal family. From left to right, the pictures shows four of the king's brothers: Prince Bandar, who is seen as something of a recluse; Prince Mishal, the chairman of the Allegiance Council; Prince Mitab, who served as minister of municipal affairs before resigning for health reasons; and the hale and hearty Prince Nayef, who appears to be the only one of this bunch able to get around without a cane or wheelchair. Nayef is currently serving as interior minister, and is second in line for the throne. ..."

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