Mohammad Bin Salman: New Saudi Arabia crown prince 7 Photos . Updated: 22 Jun 2017, 07:45 PM IST Livemint Saudi Arabia King Salman named his son Mohammad Bin Salman the new crown prince on Wednesday, effectively making him heir apparent to the throne 1/7Mohammed bin Salman sits during an allegiance pledging ceremony in Mecca on 21 June. Reuters 2/7Members of Saudi Arabia’s royal family and dignitaries attend the allegiance pledging ceremony. Reuters 3/7Mohammed bin Salman speaks with members of royal family during the ceremony. Reuters 4/7Saudi Arabia’s grand mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz al-Sheikh pledging allegiance to Mohammed bin Salman. AFP 5/7Mohammed bin Salman shakes hands with a member of the royal family. Reuters 6/7Mohammed bin Salman kisses the hand of prince Mohammed bin Nayef. AP 7/7Mohammed bin Salman kisses the hand of a member of the royal family. Reuters