“I recall how impressed I was with his charisma and leadership when I first met him earlier this year,” the ambassador said, adding that many had benefited from his wisdom and dedication over his years of services. “Prince Sultan will be greatly missed.”

Phillips extended his sincere condolences to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah and the people of Saudi Arabia.

In a statement on Saturday, British Foreign Secretary William Hague said that Prince Sultan had served the Kingdom for many years with dignity and dedication. “His contribution to the prosperity and development of the Kingdom will long be remembered,” said Hague, expressing his sadness over the news and offering his deep and sincere condolences to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah and the people of Saudi Arabia.

Russian Ambassador Oleg Ozerov conveyed the deepest condolences to the King and Saudi nation on the demise of Crown Prince Sultan. “The Russian Federation, having warm and friendly long-term connections with Saudi Arabia, shares this grievous loss with the people of the Kingdom,” the ambassador said.