Left: Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah, the new Emir
Center: Sheikh Saad al-Abdullah al-Salim al-Sabah, long serving crown prince, Emir (15 Jan 2006 - 24 Jan 2006), removed due to illness
Right: Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah, the late Emir (1928-2006)