Saudi 82-year-old 'Red Prince' still keen on reform Maverick Saudi Prince Talal bin Abdul Aziz, father of billionaire hotelier and investor Walid bin Talal, remains at the age of 82 as firm as ever in his calls for political reforms and more rights for women in Saudi Arabia. Saudi King Abdullah's half-brother, who was nicknamed "Red Prince" during his youth for defying the royal family, told AFP that the kingdom's advisory Shura Council must be empowered until elections take place and strongly criticized religious leaders in the ultra-conservative kingdom who reject any calls for women to drive. Soundbites from an exclusive AFPTV interview