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ولي العهد

English translation: Crown Prince

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Arabic term or phrase:	ولي العهد
English translation:	Crown Prince
Entered by:	Fuad Yahya

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23:51 Sep 23, 2008

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History / specific to Bahrain during Sheikh Isa's rule

Arabic term or phrase: ولي العهد

During Sheikh Isa's rule in Bahrain, his title was Amir Dawlat al-Bahrayn (Emir of the State of Bahrain), so when we talk about his son Hamad being ولي العهد is it correct to say "crown prince" or is that only used for the heir apparant to a king?

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Analogous nomenclature in Kuwait

Explanation:
Kuwait's ruler is called "emir" in English, not "king," and yet his heir apparent is called "crown prince," as in the following piece:

http://archive.newsmax.com/archives/articles/2006/1/15/21272...

I would consider this analogous enough for pre-royal Bahrain.

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Fuad Yahya

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that made it very clear - thanks!!!
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