Saudi Arabia's 'sleeping prince' dies after two decades in coma

Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled Al Saud, often referred to as Saudi Arabia’s “Sleeping Prince,” has passed away after spending 20 years in a coma. Born in April 1990, he was the eldest son of Prince Khaled bin Talal and a nephew of billionaire Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal.. Prince Al-Waleed fell into a coma in 2005 following a serious car accident in London. He was 18 years old at the time and attending military school. Despite doctors recommending the withdrawal of life support, his father refused, stating that if it were God’s will for his son to die, it would happen naturally without human inte

Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled Al Saud, often referred to as Saudi Arabia’s “Sleeping Prince,” has passed away after spending 20 years in a coma. Born in April 1990, he was the eldest son of Prince Khaled bin Talal and a nephew of billionaire Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal.. Prince Al-Waleed fell into a coma in 2005 following a serious car accident in London. He was 18 years old at the time and attending military school. Despite doctors recommending the withdrawal of life support, his father refused, stating that if it were God’s will for his son to die, it would happen naturally without human intervention. Over the years, there were occasional reports of minor movements. In 2019, a video showed him slightly moving his head after 14 years in a coma. In 2020, another video captured him raising his hand in response to a greeting from his aunt, Princess Noura bint Talal bin Abdulaziz. His passing this week marks a poignant moment for the Saudi royal family and the many who followed his story over the years.