List of Saudi Arabia Kings and Crown Princess Alltime History

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been ruled by a succession of kings and crown princes since its unification in 1932 under the leadership of King Abdulaziz Al Saud. Over the past nine decades, the country has been shaped by the vision and policies of its royal leadership, who have guided the nation through periods of profound economic, social, and political transformation. By understanding this historical leadership, we can better contextualize the current dynamics and future trajectory of this influential Middle Eastern power.

Here is a more comprehensive and informative article on the kings and crown princes of Saudi Arabia:

Kings of Saudi Arabia

Since the unification of Saudi Arabia in 1932, there have been 7 kings who have ruled the kingdom:

1. King Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman bin Faisal Al Saud (1932-1953) – The founder of modern Saudi Arabia, he unified the Arabian Peninsula under his rule and established the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1932.
2. King Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (1953-1964) – The eldest son of King Abdulaziz, he succeeded his father but was eventually forced to abdicate due to political and economic problems.
3. King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (1964-1975) – Another son of King Abdulaziz, he implemented major reforms and development programs during his reign.
4. King Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (1975-1982) – Continued the modernization efforts of his predecessor King Faisal.
5. King Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (1982-2005) – Oversaw a period of rapid economic growth and infrastructure development in Saudi Arabia.
6. King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (2005-2015) – Focused on educational and social reforms, as well as expanding the role of women in Saudi society.
7. King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (2015-present) – The current king, he has continued his predecessor’s reform agenda and empowered his son, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, to implement major changes.

Crown Princes of Saudi Arabia

There have been 12 crown princes in Saudi Arabia’s history:

1. Prince Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (1933-1953) – Became king in 1953.
2. Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (1953-1964) – Became king in 1964.
3. Prince Muhammad bin Abdulaziz (1964-1965)
4. Prince Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (1965-1975) – Became king in 1975.
5. Prince Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (1975-1982) – Became king in 1982.
6. Prince Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (1982-2005) – Became king in 2005.
7. Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (2005-2011)
8. Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (2011-2012)
9. Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (2012-2015) – Became king in 2015.
10. Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz (2015)
11. Prince Muhammad bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (2015-2017)
12. Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud (2017-present) – The current crown prince, he has been the driving force behind the Kingdom’s ambitious reform agenda known as “Vision 2030”.

It’s worth noting that the Saudi royal family is very large, with estimates suggesting there are around 15,000 princes and princesses. The throne has been passed down within the House of Saud, the ruling royal family, since the unification of the kingdom.