Saudi Arabia’s Prince Khalid bin Abdullah Al Saud has handed away, the Kingdom’s Royal Court docket mentioned in an announcement on Wednesday.
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His funeral prayer shall be carried out tomorrow, in accordance with the official Saudi Press Company.
Prince Khalid was an properly often called a horse proprietor and breeder, founding Juddmonte Farms in 1980.
Dubai’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, posted a tribute on Twitter that mentioned: “My private condolences to the Al Saud household, and to all horse lovers and homeowners on this planet on the demise of Prince Khalid bin Abdullah bin Abdul Rahman.”
An announcement on Juddmonte’s web site mentioned that the prince died peacefully on Tuesday on the age of 85.
Douglas Erskine Crum, CEO Juddmonte, mentioned: “The entire of Juddmonte feels an enormous sense of loss. Prince Khalid will at all times be remembered as a quiet, dignified, benevolent household man, whose horses spoke for him.
“He leaves a legacy that may stand the check of time. His contribution to the event of the thoroughbred could have long-lasting results.”
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Final Replace: Wednesday, 13 January 2021 KSA 20:36 – GMT 17:36
