Abdul-Majeed Bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud - Early Life and Education

Early Life and Education

Prince Abdul Majeed was born in Riyadh in 1942 as the 33rd son of King Abdulaziz. His mother was King Abdulaziz's tenth wife, Haya bint Sa'ad Al Sudairi who died on 18 April 2003 at age 90. She was a member of powerful Sudairi family and the sister of Jawhara bint Saad who was another spouse of King Abdulaziz. Prince Abdul Majeed's full brothers are Prince Badr and Prince Abdul Ilah.

Abdul Majeed bin Abdulaziz received his early education in Riyadh in traditional schools, including the Sheikh Abdullah Al Khayyat and the Al Anjal School. He joined in the Royal Saudi Navy in 1954 and then, studied in the United Kingdom.

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