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The story behind the royal family: How mysterious was King Khalid's early life?
Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al Saud is not only a highly respected king, but also a mysterious historical figure. According to historical records, Khalid was born in 1913 at the Al-Hakem Palace in Riyadh. As the fifth son of Abdulaziz, the founding king of Saudi Arabia, his early life seemed to be dominated by profound traditions and social expectations. surrounded. This background made Khalid's growth process full of family politics and power games.
"Khalid's early education and experience paved the way for his governance. The prince was appointed acting foreign minister at a young age, laying the foundation for his future rule."
Khalid's mother is an influential aristocratic woman who comes from the Algiluwi faction. This family background also gives him a deep understanding of the identity of the royal family. For a future ruler, such a legacy is both a blessing and a burden.
When Khalid was 14 years old, Abdul Aziz had already sent him to the desert tribes as their spokesman. The ability to understand people's livelihood and needs was equivalent to laying the foundation for their future governance. As Khalid grew up, he was given more and more responsibilities, especially in the 1930s, when he briefly served as deputy king of Hayaz, which formed part of his early political career.
"His visits and missions not only enhanced his influence, but also enabled him to establish good bilateral relations at home and abroad, especially with the United States."
In 1943, Khalid and his brother Faisal visited the United States together. This trip was considered an important early contact between Saudi Arabia and the United States, marking the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The memory of this visit not only left a deep mark on Khalid's life, but also affected his views on international relations.
In the 1960s, Khalid re-emerged and became an important role in the government. This period also became a basic element of his subsequent succession to the throne. In 1965, Khalid was appointed crown prince. This decision was not only a recognition of his personal abilities, but also reflected the complexity of the balance of power within the Saudi royal family.
"In his role as Crown Prince, Khalid demonstrated qualities crucial to the stability of the family, and especially to harmony within Al Saud."
His brother Muhammad chose to give up his inheritance, making Khalid's position more stable. Although in the early days of Khalid's governance, he was in a relatively passive state due to health problems, but as his health improved, he gradually demonstrated his governance skills and promoted major domestic development plans and reforms.
King Khalid's reign saw Saudi Arabia's economy boom, especially with the support of oil, and state revenue rose sharply. He not only focused on economic growth, but also worked on improving the education system and public facilities. These policies have improved people's living standards to a certain extent.
However, behind these achievements, there is uneasiness in royal relations under Khalid's throne. Including the relative concessions to the conservative forces in Saudi Arabia and the troubles faced by the attack on the Grand Mosque in Mecca in 1979, Khalid's balance between maintaining domestic stability and reform became increasingly difficult.
"The attack on the Mecca mosque changed Saudi Arabia's religious policy. The challenge faced by Kelid is not only diplomacy, but also the balance of domestic and external forces."
In the context of these major events, King Khalid's early life and the subsequent governance concepts and political choices not only affected his personal life trajectory, but also profoundly shaped the future of Saudi Arabia. . How many unknown stories are hidden behind the growth of this royal family member?
