Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Saudi Arabia's 'Sleeping Prince' Dies After Two-Decade Coma
Imagine a prince named Al Waleed, who was like a real-life sleeping beauty.
When he was 15, he had a bad car accident while studying in England.
The accident hurt his brain, and he never woke up.
For almost 20 years, he stayed in a coma, but his father never gave up hope.
Sadly, he has now passed away at the age of 36.
The news made a lot of people sad, and they will have a special prayer for him in Riyadh on Sunday.
Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, known as the "Sleeping Prince", died at age 36.
He had been in a coma for nearly two decades following a car accident.
The accident occurred in 2005 when he was studying at a military college in the UK.
Despite medical care, he never regained full consciousness.
Funeral prayers are scheduled for Sunday, July 20, in Riyadh.
- Who
- Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, also known as the "Sleeping Prince".
- What
- Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud died after being in a coma for nearly 20 years.
- When
- The prince died recently; funeral prayers are scheduled for Sunday, July 20.
- Where
- The prince was in King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh; the accident happened in the UK.
- Why
- The prince suffered severe brain injuries in a car accident.
- Name
- Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud
- Also Known As
- "Sleeping Prince"
- Age
- 36
- Cause of Death
- Coma resulting from a car accident
- Accident Location
- UK
- Coma Duration
- Nearly 20 years
- Funeral Date
- Sunday, July 20
- Funeral Location
- Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh