Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Saudi's 'Sleeping Prince' Dies After Two Decades in Coma
Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, also known as the "Sleeping Prince", has passed away.
He was the son of a Saudi royal and had been in a coma since a car accident in London in 2005.
The accident happened when he was a teenager studying at a military college.
He suffered serious brain injuries, leading to his coma.
His father kept him on life support and often shared updates online.
The news was confirmed by the Saudi Royal Court, and his passing has brought sadness to many.
Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, known as the "Sleeping Prince," has died.
He had been in a coma for nearly 20 years following a 2005 car accident in London.
The accident occurred while he was studying at a military college.
He sustained severe brain injuries and internal bleeding.
His father chose to keep him on life support and shared updates on social media.
- Who
- Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, the son of Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud.
- What
- Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud died after being in a coma for nearly 20 years.
- When
- He passed away recently; the funeral was scheduled for Sunday.
- Where
- He was in a coma in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; the accident happened in London.
- Why
- The cause of the coma was severe injuries sustained in a car accident.
- Full Name
- Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud
- Known as
- "Sleeping Prince"
- Father
- Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud
- Accident Location
- London
- Coma Duration
- Nearly 20 years
- Birth Year
- 1990