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Time of India
21-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Saudi ‘Sleeping Prince' Alwaleed bin Khalid laid to rest; funeral prayer held in Riyadh
Mourners gather in Riyadh for the funeral of Prince Alwaleed bin Khalid, known as the 'Sleeping Prince'/ Image Composite: SPA/ File TL;DR Prince Alwaleed bin Khalid bin Talal passed away on July 19 after being in a coma since 2005. The funeral was held on July 20 in Riyadh, attended by senior royals and officials. Condolences poured in from UAE leaders and others across the region. Prince Alwaleed bin Khalid bin Talal Al Saud has passed away, closing a chapter marked by hope, uncertainty, and quiet resilience. For nearly two decades, he lived in a coma after a car crash in London changed the course of his life at just 15 years old. The Saudi royal, who had once been a young cadet at a military college, spent the rest of his life under intensive care in Riyadh, watched over by his family and remembered by many in the kingdom. His death was confirmed by the Saudi Royal Court on July 19, and funeral prayers were held a day later, on Sunday, July 20, at Riyadh's Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque, as reported by SPA. The moment marked the end of a long, deeply personal journey for his family, especially for his father, Prince Khaled bin Talal, who had stayed by his side and held on to the possibility of recovery. Who Was Prince Alwaleed bin Khalid, the 'Sleeping Prince'? Born in 1990, Prince Alwaleed was the son of Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud and the nephew of prominent businessman Prince Alwaleed bin Talal. In 2005, while attending military college in London, a car accident left him with a severe brain injury that resulted in a long-lasting coma. The injury caused a brain hemorrhage, and despite medical efforts, he never regained full consciousness. He returned to Saudi Arabia soon after and was kept under round-the-clock care. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Dubai villas | search ads Get Deals Undo Over the years, short clips occasionally surfaced online showing slight movements, flickers of response that his father believed were signs of hope. These moments kept the prince in the public eye and became symbols of faith and patience for many Saudis. A Funeral Marked by Quiet Respect On Sunday, July 20, mourners gathered at one of Riyadh's oldest and most prominent mosques to offer funeral prayers. Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Riyadh, led the prayer. Members of the royal family stood together, joined by high-ranking officials and ordinary citizens alike. Among those present were the prince's father, his two brothers, and his uncle Prince Alwaleed bin Talal. Their presence marked both the closeness of the family and the weight of the loss they had carried privately for years. There was no official ceremony beyond the prayer, just a collective acknowledgment of a quiet life and the people who never left his side. UAE Leaders Share Their Condolences Following the announcement of his death, condolences began arriving from across the region. According to SPA, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a message to King Salman bin Abdulaziz, offering sympathy on behalf of the Emirati leadership. Similar messages came from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and head of the Presidential Court. Their responses reflected more than diplomatic protocol, they showed the deep personal and political ties that link the leadership of Gulf nations. Prince Alwaleed's passing, though quiet, stirred real emotion across borders. Family, Faith, and a Long Wait for a Miracle Throughout the years, Prince Khaled bin Talal often spoke publicly about his son's condition. He remained hopeful, even sharing rare footage where the prince appeared to move a hand or blink in response to sound. Many in the kingdom saw this long vigil as an act of love and faith. The story of the Sleeping Prince wasn't just about tragedy, it became a symbol of endurance. His father's refusal to give up was both admired and deeply human. Though Prince Alwaleed never recovered, his story stayed alive. And in that way, he was never entirely gone. FAQ 1. Who was Prince Alwaleed bin Khalid bin Talal Al Saud? He was a Saudi royal born in 1990, the son of Prince Khaled bin Talal and nephew of businessman Prince Alwaleed bin Talal. He fell into a coma in 2005 after a car accident and remained in that state for nearly 20 years. 2. What caused the coma? He suffered a brain hemorrhage after a severe car crash while studying at a military college in London. 3. When and where was the funeral held? The funeral prayer was held on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Khaleej Times
20-07-2025
- Health
- Khaleej Times
Saudi Arabia's 'Sleeping Prince': What happened to Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled
After spending nearly two decades in a deep coma, young Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Khalid bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud was declared dead by the Royal Court on Saturday, bringing a poignant close to a long-standing story of hope and endurance. A tragic accident in 2005 made the life of the 36-year-old prince's in limbo, and thus earned him the title of 'Sleeping Prince' for the 20 years he spent lying on the bed at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre in Riyadh. Over the years, any movement observed in the Prince's body made headlines, as many held onto hope for a miraculous recovery despite medical reports indicating otherwise. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Here's what we know about the late Prince's life: Early life Born in April 1990 in Riyadh, Prince Alwaleed was the eldest son of Prince Khalid bin Talal bin Abdulaziz, a member of the Saudi royal family and brother of renowned Saudi businessman Prince Alwaleed bin Talal and Princess Rima bint Talal. At the age of 15, Prince Alwaleed was involved in a car accident during his military studies, which caused a brain haemorrhage that put him into a coma from which he never regained consciousness, despite intensive medical efforts that included interventions by specialised teams from outside Saudi Arabia. No further details on the accident could be independently verified by Khaleej Times as of the time of publishing the article. Intensive efforts in the hope of any improvement in his case, including a visit by an international medical team composed of three American doctors and a Spanish one, went all in vain, according to Skynews Arabia. In 2019, Prince Alwaleed's aunt, Princess Rima, posted a video showing him moving his head saying, "The Protector, the Powerful, the Merciful, the Compassionate… Alwaleed bin Khalid moves his head from side to side. Praise and thanks be to God." Clinging to hope Prince Alwaleed's father never lost hope in his son's recovery despite everything and was quoted as saying that the prince's life could have just ended in the accident itself and that God is capable of curing him. On every occasion, the grieving father would go to his son's bed to pray and recite the Quran, wishing upon a miracle. اخÙ�Ø°Ù� اÙ�أعزاء ØÙ�ظÙ�Ù� اÙ�Ù�Ù� Ø£Ù�Ù�ئÙ�Ù� بÙ�Ù�اسبة ØÙ�Ù�Ù� عÙ�د اÙ�أضØÙ� اÙ�Ù�بارÙ� سائÙ�اÙ� اÙ�Ù�Ù�Ù�Ù� عز Ù�جÙ� Ø£Ù� Ù�Ø°Ù�بÙ� Ù�Ù�ا Ù� Ù�Ù�Ù�Ù� صاÙ�Ø Ø§Ù�أعÙ�اÙ� Ù�Ø£Ù� Ù�عÙ�دÙ� عÙ�Ù�Ù�ا Ù� عÙ�Ù�Ù�Ù� باÙ�Ø®Ù�ر Ù�اÙ�Ù�Ù�Ù� Ù�اÙ�برÙ�اذ Ù� Ù�Ù� عاÙ� Ù�Ø£Ù�Ø°Ù� Ù�Ù� أذÙ� اÙ�صØØ© Ù�اÙ�عاÙ�Ù�Ø© Ù�أدعÙ� اÙ�Ù�Ù� عز Ù�جÙ� Ø£Ù� Ù�Ø´Ù�Ù� ابÙ�Ù� Ù�ØبÙ�بÙ� اÙ�ذاÙ�Ù� عÙ�Ù� Ù�Ù�Ù�بÙ�ا اÙ�Ù�Ù�Ù�دâ�¦ — خاÙ�د بÙ� Ø·Ù�اÙ� بÙ� عبد اÙ�عزÙ�ز ( أبÙ� اÙ�Ù�Ù�Ù�د ) (@allah_cure_dede) June 5, 2025 Funeral prayers for Prince Alwaleed will be held on Sunday (July 20) after the Asr prayer at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh.
