Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince’ Dies After 20 Years in Coma

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Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, widely known as Saudi Arabia’s “Sleeping Prince,” has passed away at the age of 36 after spending nearly two decades in a coma. The young royal suffered a severe brain injury in a car crash while studying at a military college in London in 2005 and had remained in a vegetative state ever since.

His death was confirmed on July 19, 2025, by the Saudi royal family. Funeral prayers were held the following day at the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh. The Prince’s long and tragic journey had captured the hearts of many across the Arab world, symbolizing both hope and the power of a family’s unwavering love.

For years, his father, Prince Khaled bin Talal, refused to end life support, holding out hope for a miracle. Occasional signs of movement, such as a brief finger twitch in 2020, sparked widespread media attention and emotional responses on social media under the hashtag #SleepingPrince.

Prince Al-Waleed’s story touched millions and became a powerful reminder of resilience, faith, and the emotional depths of parental devotion. His passing has drawn tributes from across Saudi Arabia and beyond, with many remembering his life as a symbol of strength in the face of unimaginable hardship.