Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, also known as the “Sleeping Prince,” died on 19 July 2025 at the age of 36. He spent almost 20 years in a coma after a serious accident.

Born in April 1990, Prince Al-Waleed was the eldest son of Prince Khalid bin Talal. He was also a great-grandson of King Abdulaziz, the founder of modern Saudi Arabia. As a young boy, he studied at a military academy in London.

In 2005, when he was only 15 years old, Prince Al-Waleed met with a bad car accident in London. He suffered severe brain injuries and internal bleeding, which caused him to fall into a coma. He was taken back to Riyadh and kept on life support at King Abdulaziz Medical City.

For many years, his family, especially his father, took great care of him. They asked for help from doctors around the world and prayed for his recovery. Although he was mostly unconscious, sometimes he showed small movements like finger twitches. These small signs gave hope to many people in Saudi Arabia and beyond.

On 19 July 2025, his father announced his death with a message on social media, expressing sadness but also faith in God’s will.

His funeral prayers were held on 20 July in Riyadh. Men gathered at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque, while women prayed at King Faisal Specialist Hospital. The country observed three days of mourning.

The hashtag #SleepingPrince became popular on social media as thousands of people expressed their sorrow and remembered Prince Al-Waleed as a symbol of patience, faith, and a father’s love.

Though silent for 20 years, Prince Al-Waleed’s life showed strong family love, deep religious faith, and human strength. His story touched many hearts in Saudi Arabia and around the world.

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