Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Sleeping Prince’s Death: Inside Saudi Royal Family's Wealth
A Saudi prince, who was in a coma for 20 years after a car crash, has passed away.
His family is incredibly wealthy, with a fortune of $1.4 trillion and owning expensive things like golden cars, huge yachts, and beautiful art.
The prince's father, also a prince, is a businessman with strong opinions.
The family lives in grand palaces, including one with over 1,000 rooms and gold-plated items.
The prince's passing highlights the mix of wealth and personal stories within the Saudi royal family.
Prince Alwaleed bin Khaled bin Talal, known as 'The Sleeping Prince,' died after 20 years in a coma.
The prince's family is part of the House of Saud, with an estimated net worth of $1.4 trillion.
The family owns extensive assets, including gold-plated cars, superyachts, palaces, and valuable art.
Prince Khalid bin Talal, the Sleeping Prince's father, is a businessman who has taken strong political stances.
Funeral prayers for Prince Alwaleed were held in Riyadh at the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque.
- Who
- Prince Alwaleed bin Khaled bin Talal and the Saudi Royal Family.
- What
- Prince Alwaleed bin Khaled bin Talal died after being in a coma for 20 years following a car accident.
- When
- He died on July 19, 2025.
- Where
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- The prince's death highlights the family's wealth and the father's devotion, while also reflecting on the family's vast lifestyle.
Conservatives
Reformists
Political Stances
Conservatives
Often clashing with family members who veer towards reform.
Reformists
Generally more open to reform.
- Deceased
- Prince Alwaleed bin Khaled bin Talal
- Cause of Death
- Coma following car accident
- Coma Duration
- 20 years
- Family's Net Worth
- $1.4 trillion
- Father
- Prince Khalid bin Talal
- Residence
- Al Yamamah Palace
- Wealth
- $20 billion (Prince Alwaleed bin Talal)