Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – The world mourns the passing of Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, known globally as the “Sleeping Prince,” who died on July 19, 2025, at the age of 36. After spending nearly 20 years in a coma due to a tragic car accident in 2005, the Saudi royal passed away surrounded by family at King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh.
Known for capturing the hearts of millions with his remarkable story of endurance, Prince Al-Waleed became a symbol of hope and unwavering parental love. His father, Prince Khaled bin Talal, had kept the prince on life support for two decades, sharing updates with the public and refusing to give up on his son's recovery.
The prince’s accident occurred while he was studying at a military college in London. A severe brain hemorrhage left him in a vegetative state. Despite the prognosis, there were several moments over the years when Prince Al-Waleed appeared to respond to stimuli—blinking or slightly moving his fingers—sparking viral moments and global interest in his condition.
Funeral prayers were held on Sunday, July 20, at the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh following the Asr prayer. In traditional royal observance, a three-day mourning period was declared by the family.
His story became one of the most shared human interest stories in the Arab world. The name “Sleeping Prince” trended multiple times online, with people sending messages of prayer, hope, and support over the years.
This emotional chapter in the Saudi royal family’s history comes to a close, but the legacy of Prince Al-Waleed will remain—a tale of medical mystery, faith, and the unwavering love of a father for his son.
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May the Sleeping Prince rest in peace. إنا لله وإنا إليه راجعون
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