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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia’s crown prince returned home Friday after a year-long absence for treatment of an undisclosed illness that sparked rumors about his health and raised questions about the complicated issue of royal succession in the kingdom.
Crown Prince Sultan arrived to a royal reception at Riyadh’s airport. He looked healthy and shook hands with hundreds of well-wishers led by King Abdullah, his half brother.
Sultan, 85, is one of the most powerful figures in Saudi Arabia. He closed several multibillion-dollar deals to establish the modern Saudi armed forces. He was appointed crown prince in 2005 and is first deputy prime minister.
