After 20 Years in a Coma, Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince’ Passes Away Nation in Mourning
Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled Al Saud often called Saudi Arabia’s Sleeping Prince has sadly passed away after spending more than two decades in a coma, following a tragic accident that changed his life at just 15.
The prince, born in April 1990, was the eldest son of Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud and a relative of billionaire businessman Prince Al Waleed bin Talal. In 2005, while studying as a military cadet in London, he was involved in a devastating car crash that caused severe brain trauma and internal bleeding.
Despite being treated by world-class doctors from the United States and Spain, Prince Al Waleed never regained full consciousness. He remained in a semi-conscious state for over 20 years, with brief moments of movement giving his family and supporters fleeting hope.
His father, Prince Khaled, refused to give up insisting on keeping his son on life support and believing firmly in divine healing. Videos of the prince slightly reacting to Quran recitations often went viral, touching hearts across the Arab world.
The prince passed away in a specialized Saudi medical facility, surrounded by family. Following the announcement, tributes flooded social media, with the hashtag #SleepingPrince trending as thousands expressed their grief and admiration for the family’s unwavering faith and devotion.
For many, his story became a symbol of patience, love, and the power of hope. Over the years, his hospital room became more than a medical space it was a place of reflection, prayer, and emotional connection for a nation that never stopped caring.
