King Khaled of Saudi Arabia is considering giving up the leadership of his country following two operations on his hip which he has undergone in London, diplomatic circles told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Since succeeding the late King Feisal, who was assassinated two years ago, 64-year-old Khaled has also held the post of Prime Minister. It is thought he may give up one or both of the posts to Crown Prince Fahd, the strong-man of the Saudi regime.
It was disclosed here that King Khaled, who is expected to leave the private Wellington Hospital shortly, has purchased a house in London’s Hampstead district. He paid 1.9 million Pounds Sterling for the eight bedroom mansion which has its own lake, stables, squash and tennis courts and London’s biggest private swimming pool.
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