Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia speaks about king's health

The health of the King of Saudi Arabia, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, is not in any danger, despite being hospitalized due to lung inflammation, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, said during a government meeting, Report informs via Saudi media.

Mohammed bin Salman chaired the Cabinet meeting on Tuesday to replace the king.

Last Sunday, the Saudi monarch's office said the king had been admitted to a hospital in Jeddah for examination due to high fever and joint pain. Later, doctors clarified that he had lung infection.