Saudi Arabia names princess as new ambassador to the U.S.

SANAA, Feb. 24 (YPA) – Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz issued decree on Saturday evening appointing a Princess as an ambassador of the Kingdom to Washington.

Princess Rima bint Bandar replaced Prince Khalid bin Salman, the younger brother of the powerful crown prince,

Former Ambassador Khalid bin Salman, the king’s son, was appointed as Deputy Minister of defense at the rank of minister, the Minister of Defense is the brother of the Crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, sources said.

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