Thursday, 15 July 2010 17:56 0 Comments PRINCE Salman bin Abdulaziz, the brother of the late King Fahd of Saudi Arabia, and governor of Riad, is in Marbella to continue with the family’s traditional yearly summer visit. The palace is prepared and surrounded by security, and the entourage of almost 100 people has arrived via Malaga airport.
The Abdulaziz Al Saud mosque, built in honour of the deceased king and connected to the palace via a private path, has also been prepared ready for their visits.
The prince is expected to offer a reception at the palace for local authorities and the Arab community on the Costa del Sol.
http://www.euroweeklynews.com/2010071581678/news/costa-del-sol/saudi-royals-back-in-marbella.html
The Saudi Prince, Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, who is brother to the late King Fahd, has arrived in Marbella for a summer break. His entourage is of more than 100 people, and dozens of locals have also been contracted into service.
Municipal sources have confirmed the prince arrived on Monday, and note that they have also taken rooms in several hotels including the Marbella Club, Puente Romano and Don Pepe. The Saudi Royal Family has been spending its holidays in Marbella for the past 30 years, and their yacht, ‘Shaf’ can be seen in Puerto Banús.
The King Fahd Palace in Marbella
http://i-marbella.com/News/news/2184
After a decade of political scandal, planning abuse and negative media coverage, it looks like Marbella is getting its mojo back.The place is packed with tourists, with visitors from the Middle East particularly prevalent at the moment. Various parties seem interested in investing in projects such as the extension of the local marinas, but perhaps the biggest lift it has received was the news this week that Michelle Obama (the First Lady, no less) is due to come to Marbella on holiday for 4 days next week. Of course, rumours are rife that the President himself will be coming to join his wife during her stay. The hotel where Obama will be staying, the opulent Villa Padierna, has been preparing for her arrival for weeks, and the hotel has been scrutinized several time already by Secret Service staff.
The other highly notable name here in Marbella at the moment is the Saudi Prince, Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, brother of the late King Fahd (and you thought I was going to say Peter Andre, didn´t you?!!). With an entourage of over 100, the compound of lavish palaces on Marbella´s Golden Mile, together with suites at several of the neighbouring 5 star hotels, is being used as their base. The Saudi Royal Family have been holidaying in Marbella for 30 years, and their yacht, Shaf, is moored year-round in Puerto Banus, a 3 minute drive away.
Lots of police, lots of chauffeur-driven Mercs, lots of lavish parties, lots of Arab princes out partying– I am sure you can picture the scene.
http://blog.yourkeytospain.co.uk/lifestyle/marbellas-feeling-glitzy.htm#more-1438
Euro Weekly news reported earlier this week that Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia and a number of other high-profile royals are currently holidaying Marbella’s Al Riyad Palace.
The Prince and his entourage have reportedly been spotted “frequently” around the sea front and in the resort of Puerto Banus.
Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz’s yacht – Shaf London – is currently anchored close to the shore of Marbella.
http://www.lamangaspain.com/news/Saudi-royal-holidays-in-Spain-18739988.html
If proof were needed, that’s proof Michelle knew ahead of time that he was going to be there.
Thanks, mojitojoe for adding that to this thread!