Prince Al-Waleed bin Khalid Al-Saud, a Saudi royal who spent two decades in a coma following a devastating car crash in London, has passed away at the age of 36.
The prince was just 15 years old when the 2005 accident left him with a brain hemorrhage and severe internal injuries. He never fully regained consciousness and remained on life support in Riyadh’s King Abdulaziz Medical City.
Sleeping Prince
Known affectionately as the “Sleeping Prince,” Al-Waleed was the eldest son of Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, who confirmed the tragic news in a heartfelt post on social media.
“With hearts full of faith in Allah’s will and decree, and with deep sorrow, we mourn our beloved son: Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. May Allah have mercy on him,” his father wrote, quoting a verse from the Quran.
At the time of the crash, Al-Waleed was a student at a military college in London. Despite the severity of his condition, his family never lost hope that he might recover. Prince Khaled remained by his son’s side and refused all suggestions to withdraw life support.
Moreover, the news of his passing has sparked an outpouring of grief online, with the hashtag “Sleeping Prince” trending as thousands paid tribute.
“May Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled rest in peace. My deepest condolences to his family,” one user wrote.
“His life was a quiet testament to love and hope,” said another.
“May his soul find eternal peace,” added a third.
Funeral prayers are scheduled for today at the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh.
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