Salman, often referred to as ‘MBS’, has leapfrogged the king’s nephew Mohammed bin Nayef

King Salman, the 81-year-old ruler of Saudi Arabia, elevated his son, Mohammed bin Salman, to the role of crown prince on Wednesday, meaning that the 31-year-old is now the next in line to the Saudi throne. Salman, often referred to by his initials ‘MBS’, has leapfrogged the king’s nephew Mohammed bin Nayef, who has been unexpectedly…

Mohammad bin Salman, who was the deputy crown prince of Saudi Arabia, has been announced as the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, Wednesday. He will succeed former crown Prince Muhammad bin Nayef, who also happens to be Prince Salman’s uncle. The major reshuffle that took place via a surprise royal decree, saw Nayef, who was next…