Unlike Any Other Monarchy
Sure, Saudi Arabia is quite unique for a variety of reasons. One of the things people find quite intriguing about the royals and the nation is the fact that Saudi Arabia is an absolute monarchy. The country is the last significant monarchy in the world. Since September 23rd, 1932, when Saudi Arabia became a nation, the country has been ruled by the Al Saud family.
Unlike Any Other Monarchy
Clans
The division of the royal family into different clans is based on the wives former King Al-Saud had. King Salman, the current king, belongs to the Sudairi clan. Interestingly, the clans have to take turns when it comes to the throne. This means that the king succeeding Salman is not supposed to be from the Sudairi clan. Despite this, when Mohammed bin Salman was appointed as the deputy crown prince, the throne’s future was secured in what people call the Sudairi Seven clan, which means the seven full brothers come from the House of Saud.
Clans
