Well even though my state department article above was nine (9) years old it seems that Crown Prince Abdullah is still in charge.
He's just going on vacation for a while.
I hope he's not flying in his personal Boeing triple 777
http://www.alriyadh.com/en/article/937386/Royal-Order-Deputizes-Crown-Prince-to-Administer-the-States-Affairs
Quote:
Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
deputized His Royal Highness, the brother, Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince to administer the affairs of the State and take care of the interests of the people during our absence outside the Kingdom.'
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