The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued today the following royal order upon to what have been submitted by the Crown Prince, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense: First: Relieving Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Deputy Minister of Defense, of his post upon his request. Second: Relieving Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Governor of Riyadh region, of his post and appointing him as Deputy Minister of Defense. Third: This Royal Order shall be instructed to the competent authorities for implementation.