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Morocco World
7 hours ago
- Health
- Morocco World
Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Dies After 20 Years in a Coma
Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, a member of the Saudi royal family who spent nearly two decades in a coma, died on Saturday in Riyadh. He was 36. The prince sustained severe injuries in a car accident in 2005 while attending a military academy in London. The crash caused a major brain hemorrhage and serious internal damage. He was transferred to Saudi Arabia for treatment and remained in a vegetative state at the King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh until his death. Throughout the 20-year period, his condition did not significantly improve. His father, Prince Khaled bin Talal, consistently opposed withdrawing life support, citing religious convictions. Occasional physical reflexes were documented over the years but did not lead to recovery. The case attracted widespread attention in Saudi Arabia and across the region, particularly on social media, where the nickname 'Sleeping Prince' became widely used. Posts calling for prayers circulated regularly, especially through Prince Khaled's personal updates. The official announcement of Prince Al-Waleed's death was made by his family. Funeral prayers were held on Sunday at the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Grand Mosque in Riyadh. Several members of the royal family and government officials attended. Female family members held separate prayers at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital. Public condolences were received at the Al-Fakhriyah palace over a period of three days. Prince Al-Waleed's case drew attention for its duration as well as for the broader national and religious discussions it generated regarding long-term care, medical ethics, and the role of faith in end-of-life decisions. His death brings closure to a high-profile case that remained in the public eye for nearly 20 years. Tags: prince al waleedprince saudi arabiaSaudi Arabia
Daily Mirror
11 hours ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Why family of 'Sleeping Prince' Al-Waleed refused doctors' advice before tragic death
Saudi Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud has died after spending 20 years living in a coma following a tragic car accident. His family never gave up hope that he would one day wake up A Saudi prince who spent 20 years living in a coma after a tragic car accident in London has sadly died, but his family never gave up on him. Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, the eldest son of Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, passed away on Saturday at the age of 36. He was tragically nicknamed the "Sleeping Prince" after spending more than two decades in a coma, following a terrible accident at the age of 15, when he was studying as a military cadet in London. He suffered severe brain injuries and internal bleeding in the accident, and despite urgent medical care, he never regained full consciousness. He was hospitalised at King Abdulaziz Medical City and was kept on a ventilator until his death. Announcing the devastating news of his passing, his father, Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, said: "With hearts believing in Allah 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." Prince Al Waleed's family never gave up hope that he would one day recover, so they ignored doctors' advice and kept him alive on life support. Their decision was rooted in their religious beliefs, as Prince Khaled previously explained, according to the Economic Times: "If God had wanted him to die in the accident, he would have been in his grave now." His mother also said that she still sensed her son's spirit while he was in a coma for two decades. The prince's family found fresh hope in 2019 when he moved his fingers and head. According to Roya News, Prince Al-Waleed "showed signs of limited awareness through small gestures, such as lifting a finger or slightly moving his head—though these moments did not indicate a return to full consciousness". This was said to be his last known movement. The young royal needed continuous mechanical breathing assistance during his time in hospital and never regained complete awareness or consciousness. He remained in ciritical condition until he died. Although Prince Al-Waleed was locked in a deep coma, his family made sure his hospital room was decorated for important events like Ramadan, Eid or Saudi National Day. During a hospital visit alongside his sons Saud and Mohammed, Prince Al-Waleed's younger brothers, Prince Khaled asked for prayers that he might recover and wake up from his coma. His hospital room was often frequented by visitors offering prayers and support. Funeral prayers for the prince will be held on Sunday at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh. After Prince Khaled's announcement on X, many people shared their condolences.
Leaders
13 hours ago
- General
- Leaders
Sleeping Prince of Saudi Arabia Dead at 36 After 20-Year Coma
Prince Al-Waleed bin Khalid Al-Saud, a Saudi royal who spent two decades in a coma following a devastating car crash in London, has passed away at the age of 36. The prince was just 15 years old when the 2005 accident left him with a brain hemorrhage and severe internal injuries. He never fully regained consciousness and remained on life support in Riyadh's King Abdulaziz Medical City. Sleeping Prince Known affectionately as the 'Sleeping Prince,' Al-Waleed was the eldest son of Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, who confirmed the tragic news in a heartfelt post on social media. 'With hearts full of faith in Allah's will and decree, and with deep sorrow, we mourn our beloved son: Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. May Allah have mercy on him,' his father wrote, quoting a verse from the Quran. At the time of the crash, Al-Waleed was a student at a military college in London. Despite the severity of his condition, his family never lost hope that he might recover. Prince Khaled remained by his son's side and refused all suggestions to withdraw life support. Moreover, the news of his passing has sparked an outpouring of grief online, with the hashtag 'Sleeping Prince' trending as thousands paid tribute. 'May Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled rest in peace. My deepest condolences to his family,' one user wrote. 'His life was a quiet testament to love and hope,' said another. 'May his soul find eternal peace,' added a third. Funeral prayers are scheduled for today at the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh. Related Topics: Saudi Royal Court Announces Demise of Princess Sultana bint Saud King Salman: Royal Order to Name a Riyadh Road after Prince Badr bin Abdulmohsen Royal Court: King Salman to Undergo Routine Checkup Short link :
Time of India
18 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Who was ‘Sleeping Prince' Al-Waleed of Saudi Arabia? Dies after 20 years in coma
Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, widely known as Saudi Arabia 's 'Sleeping Prince,' passed away on July 19, 2025, after spending nearly two decades in a coma. Born into the powerful House of Saud, his story drew national attention and global sympathy following a devastating car accident in 2005 that left him unresponsive at the age of 15. For 20 years, his family, particularly his father Prince Khaled, remained by his side, holding on to hope and faith. His death marks the end of a long, emotionally resonant chapter in Saudi Arabia's royal history. The life and silence of the 'Sleeping Prince' of Saudi Arabia Born in April 1990, Prince Al-Waleed was the eldest son of Prince Khaled bin Talal and nephew to billionaire Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal. In 2005, while studying at a military college in London, a severe car crash left him with traumatic brain injuries. Declared to be in a persistent vegetative state, he was brought back to Riyadh, where he received continuous medical care at King Abdulaziz Medical City. Despite no signs of full recovery, his occasional movements, like finger twitches, fueled hope that he might someday awaken. Throughout the 20 years of Al-Waleed's coma, his father refused to end life support. Prince Khaled publicly stated that only God had the right to determine his son's fate. His devotion resonated deeply in Saudi society, where faith and family are cornerstones of identity. The story of the Sleeping Prince became one of love, hope, and spiritual conviction, often cited as a testament to parental resilience and religious belief. Passing and public mourning Prince Al-Waleed passed away on July 19, 2025, at the age of 36. Funeral prayers were held the following day at Riyadh's Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque. Tributes poured in from across the kingdom, with citizens, scholars, and royal family members expressing sorrow and solidarity. His prolonged medical condition and dignified passing made headlines worldwide. While he spent most of his life in silence, Prince Al-Waleed's story left a profound mark on the hearts of many. It prompted national conversations around medical ethics, the sanctity of life, and the emotional endurance of families dealing with long-term critical care. To many Saudis, he will be remembered not just as the Sleeping Prince, but as a symbol of enduring love and faith.
Ammon
19 hours ago
- Ammon
‘Sleeping Prince' of Saudi Arabia dead after 20-year coma
Ammon News - A Saudi Arabian royal who spent more than two decades in a coma after a horror car crash in London has died at the age of 36. Prince Al-Waleed bin Khalid Al-Saud suffered a brain haemorrhage and internal bleeding in the horrific accident in 2005, when he was just 15 years old. Widely known as the 'Sleeping Prince', he was kept on a ventilator in hospital – but never regained full consciousness. Prince Al-Waleed was the eldest son of Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, who confirmed his death in a heartbreaking post on X today. Prince Al-Waleed was studying at a military college in London when he was involved in the devastating car crash. After the accident, he was hospitalized at King Abdulaziz Medical City in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh, where he remained in a coma ever since. Prince Al-Waleed's father never gave up hope that his son would one day make a full recovery. He remained involved in the prince's care and firmly rejected calls to withdraw life support.
