Bandar bin Abdul Aziz (born 1923) is, after Saudi Arabian King Abdullah, the oldest living son of the late King Abdul Aziz ibn Saud. Reports of strict religious observance and a reluctance to partake in government may reflect Prince Bandar having stepped aside from the succession. Nonetheless, in accordance with both family & tribal tradition, Bandar is believed to exercise a great degree of influence in the Kingdom. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a country on the Arabian Peninsula. ... The custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud (Arabic: , born August 1, 1924) [2] is the King of Saudi Arabia. ... Ibn Saud Abdul Aziz bin Abdul Rahman ibn Faisal Al Saud (1880 - November 9, 1953), also known by several abbreviated forms of this name, or simply as Ibn Saud was first monarch of Saudi Arabia. ... The order of succession to the throne of Saudi Arabia is determined by, and within, the House of Saud. ...

Prince Bandar's only full brother is Fawwaz bin Abdul Aziz, the former Governor of Makkah. Fawwaz bin Abdul Aziz (1934-) is a former Governor of Riyadh (1960-1961) who joined the Free Princes movement in in 1962-1964. ... Mecca or Makkah (in full: Makkah al-Mukkaramah; Arabic مكة المكرمة) is revered as the holiest site of Islam, and a pilgrimage to it is required of all Muslims who can afford to go. ...