Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08RIYADH1077
2008-07-13 06:43:00
SECRET
Embassy Riyadh
Cable title:
UPDATED PERSONAL INFO ON SAUDI KING
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S E C R E T RIYADH 001077
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/12/2018
TAGS: CIA INRA INRO PGOV PHUM PREL PTER SA
SUBJECT: UPDATED PERSONAL INFO ON SAUDI KING
REF: RIYADH 1035
Classified By: Deputy Chief of Mission Michael Gfoeller for reasons
1.4 (b) and (d)
S E C R E T RIYADH 001077
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/12/2018
TAGS: CIA INRA INRO PGOV PHUM PREL PTER SA
SUBJECT: UPDATED PERSONAL INFO ON SAUDI KING
REF: RIYADH 1035
Classified By: Deputy Chief of Mission Michael Gfoeller for reasons
1.4 (b) and (d)
1. (S/NF) A western physician whose professional duties
include frequently consulting with members of the Saudi Royal
family shared with DCM on July 11 personal information
gleaned from Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al-Saud's
personal medical file, including King Abdullah's true age and
current use of medication. This physician was called in to
perform routine medical treatment for one of King Abdullah's
wives (he has four). Upon arrival, the Royal Clinic
accidentally provided this physician with the King's medical
file instead of that of the wife he was to treat, giving him
the opportunity to review King Abdullah's personal medical
information.
2. (S/NF) It was related that King Abdullah is 92 years old
(born 1916),he remains a heavy smoker, regularly receives
hormone injections and "uses Viagra excessively." The SAG
has always kept close-hold any personal information on Royal
family members, including not making public statements of
individual ages.
3. (S/NF) COMMENT. The King has been rumored to be between
82 to 87. He is in fact older if this information is
correct. The King maintains a full work schedule meeting a
variety of international leaders and actively involved in
running the affairs of the Kingdom. We most recently saw
King Abdullah a few weeks ago (Reftel) where he was quite
jovial and animated, and appeared healthy. Likewise, he is
expected to be active in the upcoming International
Conference for Interfaith Dialogue he has organized,
scheduled for Madrid on July 16. This medical information
provides some detail into the King's health and longevity,
and is provided to Washington for additional analysis. END
COMMENT.
FRAKER
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/12/2018
TAGS: CIA INRA INRO PGOV PHUM PREL PTER SA
SUBJECT: UPDATED PERSONAL INFO ON SAUDI KING
REF: RIYADH 1035
Classified By: Deputy Chief of Mission Michael Gfoeller for reasons
1.4 (b) and (d)
1. (S/NF) A western physician whose professional duties
include frequently consulting with members of the Saudi Royal
family shared with DCM on July 11 personal information
gleaned from Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al-Saud's
personal medical file, including King Abdullah's true age and
current use of medication. This physician was called in to
perform routine medical treatment for one of King Abdullah's
wives (he has four). Upon arrival, the Royal Clinic
accidentally provided this physician with the King's medical
file instead of that of the wife he was to treat, giving him
the opportunity to review King Abdullah's personal medical
information.
2. (S/NF) It was related that King Abdullah is 92 years old
(born 1916),he remains a heavy smoker, regularly receives
hormone injections and "uses Viagra excessively." The SAG
has always kept close-hold any personal information on Royal
family members, including not making public statements of
individual ages.
3. (S/NF) COMMENT. The King has been rumored to be between
82 to 87. He is in fact older if this information is
correct. The King maintains a full work schedule meeting a
variety of international leaders and actively involved in
running the affairs of the Kingdom. We most recently saw
King Abdullah a few weeks ago (Reftel) where he was quite
jovial and animated, and appeared healthy. Likewise, he is
expected to be active in the upcoming International
Conference for Interfaith Dialogue he has organized,
scheduled for Madrid on July 16. This medical information
provides some detail into the King's health and longevity,
and is provided to Washington for additional analysis. END
COMMENT.
FRAKER