After Two Decades in a Coma, Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince’ Passes Away, Bringing an Emotional End to a Story That Captivated the World—Prince Al-Waleed bin Khalid Al-Saud, Who Became a Symbol of Hope and Resilience for Millions, Dies Surrounded by Family; Tributes Pour In as the Kingdom Reflects on His Tragic Journey, the Unwavering Devotion of His Loved Ones, and the Medical Mystery That Kept the Nation Praying for a Miracle for Over 20 Years—Read the Full Story of Loss, Legacy, and Unbreakable Family Bonds.
Prince Al Saud, also known as the “sleeping prince”, died after two decades in a coma due to a traffic accident.
The Saudi Arabian royal family announced on July 19 that Prince Alwaleed bin Khalid bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud had passed away at the age of 36.
Prince Alwaleed’s funeral and vigil began on July 20 and lasted three days, held in the capital Riyadh.
Saudi Arabian Prince Alwaleed bin Khalid bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud: Photo: Gulf News
In 2005, Prince Alwaleed suffered a serious car accident in London, suffering a brain hemorrhage. He remained in a coma for 20 years “under close medical supervision” and was widely known as the “sleeping prince”.
The Saudi royal family sought medical help from experts around the world, but to no avail. In 2015, doctors advised the prince to be taken off life support, but his father, Prince Khaled bin Talal, refused, believing he could recover.
Prince Khaled next to his son who has been in a coma for two decades. Photo: X/Khaled bin Talal
In 2020, Prince Al Saud moved his finger after hearing a woman calling him at his bedside, but his condition did not improve.
