Prince Al-Waleed bin Khalid bin Talal Al Saud, known across the Arab world as “The Sleeping Prince,” has passed away at the age of 36 after spending two decades in a coma.
The Saudi royal, who was only 15 when a devastating car accident left him unconscious, had been under continuous medical care since the 2005 incident.
His death was confirmed by family and Saudi state media on Saturday, drawing widespread condolences and remembrance for his long battle for life.
The Long Ordeal of the Sleeping Prince Ends
The prince, a member of the House of Saud, was studying at a military college in the United Kingdom when the accident occurred. A resulting brain hemorrhage left him in a coma from which he never awoke.
Despite his critical condition, Prince Al-Waleed was closely monitored and occasionally showed limited physical responses. According to the Saudi Gazette, he had “brief episodes of limited movement” over the years.
The emotional story of “The Sleeping Prince” captivated audiences across the globe. Social media and traditional outlets frequently revisited updates about his condition, often dispelling false reports of his death or miraculous awakenings.
