Prince Al-Waleed bin Khalid Al-Saud, often referred to as the “Sleeping Prince,” has died at the age of 36, nearly two decades after a car crash in London left him in a coma.
He was just 15 when the accident occurred in 2005, causing a brain haemorrhage and internal bleeding. Since then, he had been on life support at King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh. He never regained consciousness.
His father, Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, confirmed the death in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday.
“With hearts believing in Allah’s will and decree, and with deep sorrow and sadness, we mourn our beloved son: Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, may Allah have mercy on him, who passed away today.”
At the time of the accident, Prince Al-Waleed was studying at a military college in London. Despite doctors’ predictions, his father remained committed to his son’s care and refused to remove life support, always expressing hope that one day his son might wake up.
News of the prince’s death spread quickly online. The hashtag “Sleeping Prince” began trending, as many users shared their condolences.
“May Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled, Rest In Peace. Deepest sympathies to his loved ones,” one user wrote.
Another post read, “Your time on earth was a blessing to your family and the world in general.”
“May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace,” added a third.
Funeral prayers are set to be held at the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh.
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