[Meldrim]

The Crown Prince is not necessarily the next King. This has the potential to be a problem.

[hoosiermama]

Even if he does ascend to the thrown ( IIRC he's been doing the job for years) am most concerned about who the next crown prince will be....There area couple who are down right hostile to the US.

[kabar]

The Crown Prince is not necessarily the next King. This has the potential to be a problem.

He has been acting as such for almost a decade. Unless Prince Sultan wishes to challenge him, I don't see any real problem. Abdullah has the loyalty of the Saudi National Guard (SANG). Sultan is the Minister of Defense and Aviation. Abdullah has the means to retain power and he is more liked by the various tribes. He is relatively corruption free compared to Sultan.