King Faisal Buried In Riyadh After Assassination
King Faisal was buried in an unmarked Riyadh grave as thousands mourned. An alleged assassin, said to be the king’s nephew, is in custody under guard and facing Moslem law penalties. Nelson Rockefeller flew to Saudi Arabia to deliver condolences from President Ford as Saudi media labeled the shooter as deranged.
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Funeral of King Faisal Seen by Arab Leaders
Mourners touched the coffin as the body was placed for private burial after a somber funeral in Riyadh. Khaled, Faisal’s brother, wept as he led prayers alongside Crown Prince Fahd and other royals. Diplomats view Khaled’s pledge to continue Faisal's policy as aligning with Western interests and pressure on Israel.
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