Saudi Crown Prince Salman, King’s illness and Sudairi affairsnote

Saudi Crown Prince Salman, who also acts as Deputy PM and Defence Minister, is said to have begun work to close ranks with other wings of the Sudairi branch of the ruling Al-Saud family in the light of the King’s illness. The following 505-word report sheds light on the subject and tells what about the King’s health condition and what about Crown Prince Salman’s plans within the Sudairi family.