Ibn Saud visits King Farouk of Egypt
Ibn Saud visits King Farouk of Egypt

Ibn Saud made a state visit to Egypt for discussions with King Farouk. Ibn Saud was greeted by cheering crowds in Cairo and Alexandria, for he was a hero of tales that had already become legends. The discussions between the two Kings centered upon the Palestinian issue and their hopes for the Arab League.

King Abdul Aziz (Ibn Saud) inspecting the royal guard with King Farouk during his visit to Egypt, Cairo, Jan 1946. Click to view high resolution version

King Abdul Aziz (Ibn Saud) inspecting the royal guard with King Farouk during his visit to Egypt, Cairo, Jan 1946

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