His Highness, Khalifa bin Abdullah Al-Sabah, has been proclaimed dead at the age of 83, due to a boat crash.
His body has not been found but his sheikh and a Kuwait flag was discovered afloat in the water.
His Highness Hamad bin Mishal is on his way back to Kuwait at this time
His Highness departed Kuwait yesterday evening, heading to Fort Akram for the Christmas holiday, set to come back on the eve of December 31st,
Prince Hamad has assumed temporary duties whilst His Highness is away
After the hours of hard work within royal departments, His Highness has released a top priority statement regarding rising middle eastern conflict.
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Some changes to the Royal Family have been made in the midst of today, with the Protector of Kuwait now bearing the new title of Sacred Guardian of Kuwait.
Alongside that Prince Aayan is now changing his name to Prince Hamad.
Prince Aayan has landed back in Kuwait shortly after the Emir, It's reported he is rushing over to the Palace to help staff prepare for the Emir to make his speech expected to be sometime today.
His Highness has returned from his prolonged Holiday in the islands of Trinidad and Tobago, His Highness informed the pilots to land at the military base airfield, it is believed His Highness is conducting a meeting with commanders.
Royal Medical Staff have reported the Emir as healthy however remains monitored at Fort Akram, Tobago Island. Photos of His Highness and Prince Aayan riding horses have been shared from the Press Office.
His Highness has boarded his personal jet on route to Trinidad and Tobago, a former Kuwaiti colony, and location of His Highness' holiday house, where he will be celebrating his Birthday for the next few days.
The Emiri Household has begun preparations for the celebrations for His Highnesses Birthday, which arrives in 2 weeks. A full document with plans will be released in due course.