Among his changes has been the creation of a new body to formalize rules of succession and to determine whether a monarch is healthy enough to remain in power , Boucek said . NEW : Saudi King Abdullah is healthy and in stable health , he said . He is scheduled to leave for the United States on Monday . The 86-year - old king failed tests Friday after complaining of back pain .
NEW : Saudi King Abdullah is healthy and in stable health , he said . He is scheduled to leave for the United States on Monday . The 86-year - old king failed tests Friday after complaining of back pain .