King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud Fast Facts

Birth place: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Father: King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman al Saud

Mother: Hassa bint Ahmed al-Sudairi

Marriages: Wives’ names not available publicly, but according to Islamic tradition, he is allowed no more than four at a time.

January 23, 2015 – King Salman affirms by royal decree Crown Prince Muqrin to succeed him as King and Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef as second in line to the throne.

January 27, 2015 – President Barack Obama formally meets with the new King Salman bin Abdulaziz.

February 10, 2015 – Britain’s Prince Charles is received by King Salman while on a six-day tour of the Middle East.

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