Prince Muqrin, 67, is one of the youngest sons of Saudi Arabia's founding King Abdul Aziz.

BBC: Saudi Prince Muqrin becomes third in line to throne

Many observers had thought Prince Muqrin's removal as intelligence head last year meant that his stature was diminished.

BBC: Saudi Prince Muqrin becomes third in line to throne

Saudi security forces stormed their hideout in Riyadh looking for Johnson's murderers and killed Muqrin in the ensuing gun battle.

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But yesterday, the head of Saudi intelligence Prince Muqrin bin Abdul Aziz, showed the news media a copy of what he said was the exile agreement.

NPR: Sharif's Return to Pakistan Poses Challenges

Saudi intelligence chief Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz Al Saud said Saturday in Islamabad that Sharif should respect the agreement and that Saudi Arabia was ready to take him back.

NPR: Sharif Deported Hours After Arriving in Pakistan

Muqrin, the youngest, heads foreign intelligence.

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