Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud named Saudi crown prince
The National Saturday 19th November, 2011
Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, left, receives condolences from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, during the funeral for Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
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