The Kingdom: The World’s Most Powerful Prince on ABC and ABC iview S1E2 – Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia – known as MBS – is heir to the throne of the most powerful absolute monarchy in the world and the largest exporter of oil.
MBS’ aged father is ailing and rarely seen – the Crown Prince is effectively already in charge. His story and the decisions he makes are crucial for us all, yet he is just 38. Saudi Arabia’s influence over global oil and the Middle East mean MBS could impact our lives for fifty years. This two-part series tells the extraordinary story of MBS’ rise and rule.
The second episode of this series explores what MBS did once he had effectively seized power by becoming Crown Prince. It hears from friends and advisers, Western spies and diplomats who have seen him up close, and from those who had been in the inner circles of the Saudi court.
It is a tale of determination and dynamism, but also impatience and recklessness.
Production credit: Rogan Productions 2024
The Kingdom: The World’s Most Powerful Prince on ABC and ABC iview – Monday 9 December at 8.30pm
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The Kingdom: The World’s Most Powerful Prince on ABC and ABC iview S1E2
