Current Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (left) speaking to former Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef during the opening session of the Shura Council in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on 14 December 2016, less than a year before the latter was deposed. Photo: Bandar al-Jaloud/Saudi Royal Palace/AFP.

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