Saudi Arabia: Prince Sultan died. Who to succeed him?note

Saudi Crown Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz (86 years old) died this morning (October 22, 2011) at New York Presbyterian Hospital following a serious illness. Besides his position as Crown Prince, he was also acting as 1^st Deputy PM and Minister of Defence and Aviation. The following 485-word report sheds light on the subject and tells what about the process to choose his successors and who is expected to succeed him as Crown Prince and in his other positions.