Hazloul bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
| Hazloul bin Abdulaziz | |
|---|---|
| Full name | |
| Hazloul bin Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud | |
| House | House of Saud |
| Father | King Abdulaziz |
| Born | 1942 |
| Died | 29 September 2012 (aged 70) Switzerland |
| Burial | 30 September 2012 Mecca |
| Religion | Islam |
Hazloul bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (1942 - 29 September 2012) was a senior prince of the House of Saud, and a member of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Allegiance Council.[1]
Early life
Prince Hazloul was born in 1942. He was one of Ibn Saud's sons.[2] His mother was a Yemeni women.[2]
Succession and activities
In August 2009, the Washington Institute for Near East Policy identified him as a potential successor to King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia.[2] In 2012, Foreign Policy identified him as one of four potential heirs apparent after Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz. However, it added that he was much less well-known than the other three candidates.[3]
He served as the president of Al-Hilal FC three times.[4]
Death
In a statement by the Royal Court, it was announced that Prince Hazloul had died abroad on 29 September 2012.[5] His body was taken to Jeddah on 30 September 2012.[6] Funeral prayers for him were held on the same day at the Grand Mosque in Mecca.[5]
King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Bahraini Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa sent a cable of condolences to King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on the demise of Prince Hazloul bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.[7][8]
References
- ^ "King Abdullah names members of the Allegiance Council". Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Washington, D.C. 10 December 2007. Retrieved June 2012.
- ^ a b c "After King Abdullah". Washington Institute for Near East Policy. August 2009. Retrieved 7 June 2012.
- ^ Stephens, Michael (18 June 2012). "The Underestimated Prince Nayef". Foreign Policy. Retrieved 19 June 2012.
- ^ "Presidents of Al Hilal". Al-Hilal FC. Retrieved 7 June 2012.
- ^ a b "Prince Hadhloul Bin Abdulaziz passes away". Saudi Gazette. 30 September 2012. Retrieved 30 September 2012.
- ^ "Body of Prince Hazlul bin Abdulaziz Arrives in Jeddah". Saudi Press Agency. 30 September 2012. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
- ^ "HRH the Prime Minister sends cables of condolences to Saudi leadership". Bahrain News Agency. 30 September 2012. Retrieved 30 September 2012.
- ^ "HM King Hamad Sends Condolences to Saudi Leaders". Bahrain News Agency. 30 September 2012. Retrieved 30 September 2012.
