'Sleeping Prince' Passes away after 20-Year Coma

On Saturday, Saudi Prince Khalid bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud announced the passing of his son, Prince Al-Waleed, known as the “Sleeping Prince”, after being in a coma for nearly 20 years due to a car accident.

Prince Khalid shared details of the funeral on his account on the “X” platform, stating:

"With hearts full of faith in God’s will and deep sorrow, we mourn our beloved son Prince Al-Waleed bin Khalid bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, may God have mercy on him, who passed away today."

He added that the funeral prayer for the late prince will be on Sunday at at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque after Asr (afternoon) prayer.

Prince Khalid also announced that condolences will be received for three days starting Sunday through Tuesday:

Men’s condolences will be held at Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal’s Palace in Al-Fakhriyah district.

Women’s condolences will be at Al-Fakhriyah Palace, the palace of Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz, after Maghrib (sunset) prayer.

Prince Al-Waleed had suffered the accident in 2005 while studying at a military college, which left him in a coma and earned him the nickname “The Sleeping Prince.” Since then, his father Prince Khalid never left his side, in a deeply moving and inspirational story that touched many hearts.