Saudi King Abdullah and consultations over the succession issuenote

Saudi King Abdullah left the Saudi Arabian National Guard’s King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh yesterday (13/12/12) after being discharged from hospital earlier this week to a royal wing at the Medical City to continue recovery there before going back home. His release from hospital took place as the consultations continue within the ruling family over the succession issue. The following 528-word report sheds light these consultations.