The Royal Court has issued the following statement: "Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul-Aziz, The Deputy Premier, Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General underwent an internal surgery, on Monday 28/02/1430 AH, corresponding to 23-02-2009 in New York City, the United States of America. In a statement, the operating medical team pointed out that this process is in completion of the medical tests and treatment received by the Crown Prince recently, adding that it proved to be successful, thank Allah. We ask Almighty Allah to save the Crown Prince, wish him fast recovery, and provide him with more help and success.