After a sudden shakeup, Saudi Arabia has a new crown prince.
In a series of royal decrees, King Salman removed his nephew, Prince Mohammed bin Naif bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud, from the position.
And the king appointed his own son to take his place.
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud is now the first in line to succeed his father as Saudi Arabia's ruler.
He's also the country's deputy premier while continuing his role as defense minister.
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Although the timing was surprising, Mohammed bin Salman's promotion to crown prince was widely expected.
Ever since his father became king in 2015, Mohammed bin Salman has played a significant role in the country's government.
He is credited with spearheading a massive overhaul of the Saudi economy and overseeing the state oil company, among other responsibilities.
The royal change comes at a time when Saudi Arabia is in the middle of foreign-policy issues. The nation is leading the region's diplomatic dispute with Qatar, and it's in a two-year-long war in Yemen.
