The Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait is the
heir apparent
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to the
Emir of Kuwait. Under Article 4 of the
Constitution of Kuwait, this position can only be held by the descendants of
Sheikh Mubarak Al-Sabah, and must be designated within a year of the Emir's accession. This designation is given effect by a combination of the Emir's nomination, and its approval by the
National Assembly
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, as signified by a majority vote of its members in a special sitting.
If this does not happen, the Constitution requires the Emir to nominate three descendants of Sheikh Mubarak Al-Sabah, of whom the National Assembly will pledge allegiance to one as the Crown Prince or heir apparent. To be appointed, the nominee must also have attained the
age of majority
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, be of sound mind, and be the
legitimate son of Muslim parents.
There are three successional customs which influence the choice of Crown Prince. First, the pick alternates between descendants of two of Sheikh Mubarak Al-Sabah's sons:
Jaber II Al-Sabah and
Salim Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah
Salim Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah (; born 1864 – 23 February 1921) was the ninth ruler of the Sheikhdom of Kuwait.
The second son of Mubarak I he is the progenitor of the Al-Salim branch of the Al-Sabah family ruling from 5 February 1917 to 23 Febr ...
(until 2006, when a Salim emir was overthrown, and 2024, when a descendant of Hamad Al-Mubarak was chosen). Second, the Crown Prince is chosen by the Family Council, from among other elder members of the royal family. Third, the matter of succession is a family affair and kept secret. As such, it is not open to public debate.
Crown Prince of Kuwait (1962–present)
Crown Princes of Kuwait (1962–present)
See also
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Politics of Kuwait
Notes
References
External links
Amiri Diwan of Kuwait website
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Crown Prince
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Kuwait
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Crown Prince
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