A senior Saudi prince who courted controversy after appearing critical of the king and crown prince has returned to the kingdom amid a crisis over journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder, family members said. The return of Prince Ahmed bin Abdulaziz al-Saud, a brother of King Salman and uncle of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, fuelled speculation of possible royal family efforts to shore up support for the monarchy after global criticism.
At least three princes tweeted confirmation of his arrival in Riyadh on Tuesday. Saudi authorities did not respond to requests for comment on the reasons behind Prince Ahmed's return after spending several months in London.