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Some Saudi Royals Turn Against Crown Prince, Reuters Sources Say

Royals are discussing the possibility of King Salman's younger brother taking the throne after Salman's death, according to the sources

Some members of the Saudi royal family are pushing to prevent the crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, from becoming king, three sources close to the royal court told Reuters.

The dozens of royals who want to see a change in the line of succession recognize that King Salman, 82, is unlikely to turn against his favorite son. But amid international uproar over the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, they are discussing the possibility of Salman's younger brother, Prince Ahmed bin Abdulaziz, taking the throne after Salman's death.

Prince Ahmed would have the support of members of the family, security forces and some Western powers, one source said.

Prince Ahmed could not be reached for comment, and officials in Riyadh did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

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