His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense, has sent a cable of condolences to Dr. Angela Merkel, the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany on the death of her mother. In the cable, HRH the Crown Prince said: "I have been learned of the news of the death of your mother. I extend to your excellency and the family of the deceased my deepest condolences and sincere sympathies."