Prince Muqrin

Sources in Saudi Arabia tell me that the most important appointment that we are waiting for (naming the prince who will be ranked right after the crown prince) will come in days and will most likely go to Prince Muqrin.  Muqrin is a relatively young prince (69) and--like `Abdullah--only has half-brothers. He has been an ally of `Abdullah but may be handicapped by virtue of his mother (who is Yemeni).