Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah took an oath before the National Assembly on Thursday as Kuwait's Crown Prince, Report says, citing TASS.
"I swear by Almighty Allah to respect the Constitution and the laws of the State, to defend the liberties, interests, and properties of the people and to safeguard the independence and territorial integrity of the country and be loyal to the Amir," Sheikh Mishal said.
Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah officially named Sheikh Mishal as Crown Prince.
Sheikh Nawaf succeeded the late Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, who passed away on September 29.
Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah on Wednesday nominated Sheikh Mishaal al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah as crown prince, according to Amiri Diwan, which serves as the royal palace of the Kuwaiti emir.