RIYADH: A battalion of the Saudi Royal Guard arrested 11 princes who gathered at the Riyadh Ruling Palace after a royal order was issued for their arrest following their refusal to leave the palace. Local online newspaper, Sabq, quoted sources as saying that the princes were objecting to the recent cancelation of privileges which exempted members of the royal family from paying their water and electricity bills. They also asked for financial compensation for a death sentence levelled against one of their relatives. After being informed that their demands were rejected, the princes refused to leave the palace and, hence, the Royal Guard was ordered to intervene and detain them. They were transferred to Hair Prison pending trial. Ever since King Salman ascended to the throne in 2015, he has introduced measures which ensured members of the royal family are held equally accountable in front of the law. He approved of the beheading of a prince who killed a member of the public. In a previous television interviews, Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman — who is credited with the Kingdom’s ambitious Vision 2030 — has made clear that the country’s reform plans will not tolerate corruption nor allow for anyone, regardless of their status or position, to receive special treatment when it comes to paying for their utilities.