Statement from
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, London
Prince Saud bin Abdulaziz bin Nassir bin Abdulaziz al Saud
The Royal Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been advised that it cannot comment on the details of this case beyond stating that Prince Saud strongly denies the charges relating to the tragic death of his travelling companion Bandar Abdullah Abdulaziz.
The Embassy is very deeply saddened by these tragic events involving two Saudi nationals which affect both their families. The Embassy will continue, in accordance with its normal practice, and British and Saudi Arabian law and custom, to look after and protect the interests and welfare of all Saudi nationals concerned and their families.
19 February, 2010