The “#SleepingPrince,” Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, has died after more than 20 years in a coma after a terrible car accident. The billionaire Prince Al Waleed bin Talal’s nephew, Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, was the eldest son of Prince Al Waleed, who was born in April 1990.
The young prince was studying as a military cadet in London in 2005 when he was involved in a terrible car accident that left him with severe brain injuries and internal bleeding. Leading medical experts from Spain and the United States tried to help him, but he never fully recovered consciousness.
Prince Al Waleed stayed in a minimally responsive state for more than 20 years. His father, Prince Khaled, stayed by his side, refusing to remove life support and continuing to believe in divine healing despite occasional involuntary movements that gave him hope.
Public sympathy and admiration were generated by the family’s frequent sharing of heartwarming videos showing the prince’s mild reactions to Quranic recitations.
A nationwide outpouring of condolences followed the prince’s death at a specialized medical facility in Saudi Arabia. As thousands of people recalled him as a representation of endurance, faith, and a father’s unwavering love, the hashtag #SleepingPrince swiftly became popular on social media.
Numerous people visited the prince’s hospital room over the years to offer prayers and support, turning it into a space for spiritual reflection.
His life and protracted battle demonstrated the enduring strength of love, faith, and familial devotion in addition to medical resiliency.
