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India.com
20-07-2025
- General
- India.com
Who was Saudi Arabia's 'Sleeping Prince' Al-Waleed, the billionaire prince who died after sleeping for 20 years due to..., woke up only once in...
New Delhi: Saudi Arabia's Sleeping Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal has died at the age of 36. In 2005, he was once involved in a car accident in London. Since then, he was in a coma for 20 years. During that time, he suffered internal bleeding and brain haemorrhage. The prince was the son of Prince Khalid bin Talal, a senior member of the Saudi Arabian royal family, and the nephew of billionaire Prince Al Waleed bin Talal. He was born in 1990. His family has confirmed this sad news. Let's know why he was known as the Sleeping Prince. What happened to the prince? Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled's life changed forever in 2005, when he suffered a serious brain injury in a terrible car accident at the age of 15. At that time, he was studying at a military academy in London, which was supposed to be the beginning of his bright and promising future. But the time after the accident became a two-decade-long battle between life and death for the prince. Despite the world's best medical care and countless efforts by American, Spanish and Saudi experts, Prince Al-Waleed remained in a coma. He occasionally made small movements, which kept his family's hopes alive. Why did his father not give up hope? During this difficult time, his father Prince Khalid bin Talal Al Saud prayed to God with selfless love and unwavering faith. He never left his son's side and always opposed the removal of the life support system. He turned his palace into a place of prayer and often posted emotional messages and recitations of the Quran on social media. Every small sign of the sleeping prince gave the family hope that maybe one day their beloved son would open his eyes again. But this never happened, and the sleeping prince remained in a coma for 20 years until his death on July 19, 2025. Who broke the news? His father gave this information on social media and shared a verse from the Quran and wrote, 'O peaceful soul, return to your Lord, who is pleased with you. Join his righteous servants and enter his paradise'. His funeral prayers were offered on Sunday, 20 July 2025. Also, condolence meetings will be held on three days Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, so that people can remember him for the last time.
Time of India
20-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Who was Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled AKA Sleeping Prince? Saudi Royal dies after 20 years in a coma
Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal, famously known as the Sleeping Prince, has sadly passed away on Saturday, 19 July 2025, after remaining in a coma for 20 years. The Saudi royal was just 36 years old at the time of his death. His tragic story has captured attention not only in Saudi Arabia but around the world. Born in 1990, Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal was the eldest son of Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud and the great-grandson of King Abdulaziz, the founder of modern Saudi Arabia. His life took a devastating turn in 2005 when he was met with a serious car accident at the age of 15 in London. At the time, he was training as a military cadet. The accident caused severe brain injuries and internal bleeding, which left him in a coma for two decades. Why Was He Called the Sleeping Prince? Due to his long-term coma, the Saudi royal was often referred to as the Sleeping Prince. Despite his condition, his family held on to hope. Occasionally, they reported subtle physical responses like finger or hand movements, which they believed were signs of improvement. His father, Prince Khaled bin Talal, frequently shared videos of these small gestures on social media, keeping his son's story alive. Medical Care and Family's Efforts for Recovery After the accident, Prince Al-Waleed was flown to King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh, where he was placed on a ventilator. His family went to great lengths by inviting international medical experts to assess his condition and attempt recovery. However, despite advanced treatment and constant care, the Sleeping Prince never regained full consciousness. Announcement of His Passing and Family's Tribute Prince Khaled bin Talal, the father of the late Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled, announced his son's death on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). He wrote, "With hearts full of faith in Allah's decree and destiny, and with profound sadness and sorrow, we mourn our beloved son Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, may Allah have mercy on him." The message reflected the family's emotional journey and their unshaken faith during these past 20 years. Funeral Arrangements in Saudi Arabia {يَا أَيَّتُهَا النَّفْسُ الْمُطْمَئِنَّةُ، ارْجِعِي إِلَىٰ رَبِّكِ رَاضِيَةً مَّرْضِيَّةً، فَادْخُلِي فِي عِبَادِي، وَادْخُلِي جَنَّتِي}بقلوب مؤمنة بقضاء الله وقدره وببالغ الحزن والأسى ننعى إبننا الغاليالأمير الوليد بن خالد بن طلال بن عبدالعزيز آل سعود رحمه اللهالذي انتقل… According to reports from Khaleej Times, the funeral prayers for Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled are set for Sunday, 20 July 2025, and will be held separately for men and women: Men's prayers will be held after Asr prayer at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh. Women's prayers will take place after Dhuhr prayer at King Faisal Specialist Hospital. Condolences will be accepted for three days, from 20 July to 22 July. Male mourners can visit Prince Alwaleed bin Talal's palace in the Al-Fakhriyah district, while female mourners are welcome after Maghrib prayer. The Legacy of the Sleeping Prince Despite being in a coma for two decades, Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled remained a symbol of hope and resilience in Saudi Arabia. His story brought attention to the power of faith, medical science, and the bond between family members in the face of tragedy. His passing marks the end of a deeply emotional chapter for the Saudi royal family. FAQ: Q. Who was Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal? Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal, also known as the Sleeping Prince, was a Saudi royal and the great-grandson of King Abdulaziz, the founder of modern Saudi Arabia. He remained in a coma for 20 years following a car accident in 2005. Q. Why was he called the Sleeping Prince? He was called the Sleeping Prince because he spent two decades in a coma after a serious car accident in London. His family reported slight physical movements over the years, which gave them hope that he might recover. Q. How did Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled fall into a coma? In 2005, Prince Al-Waleed was met with a serious car accident while training as a military cadet in London. He suffered a major brain injury and internal bleeding, which left him unresponsive and in a coma for 20 years. Q. When did Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled die and how old was he? Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled passed away on Saturday, 19 July 2025, at the age of 36. He had spent the last 20 years on life support at King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Q. When and where were Prince Al-Waleed's funeral prayers held? The funeral prayers for Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled took place on Sunday, 20 July 2025. For men: After Asr prayer at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh For women: After Dhuhr prayer at King Faisal Specialist Hospital Condolences were accepted from 20 to 22 July. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.
New Straits Times
20-07-2025
- Health
- New Straits Times
Saudi 'Sleeping Prince' Al-Waleed dies after 20 years in coma
RIYADH: A Saudi royal who spent about 20 years in a coma following an accident in London in 2005 has died, reports said. He was 36. According to a report by the Saudi Gazette, the death of Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal was confirmed by his father, Prince Khaled bin Talal. Prince Khaled was quoted as saying that funeral prayers for his son will be held at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh on Sunday. Prince Al-Waleed, widely known as "The Sleeping Prince" due to his condition, fell into a coma after the accident at the age of 15 while studying in the United Kingdom. As a result of the accident, Prince Al-Waleed suffered a brain haemorrhage and internal bleeding and was kept on a ventilator in hospital. Since then, he has never regained full consciousness. According to Prince Al-Waleed was studying at a military college in London when the accident occurred.
NDTV
16-06-2025
- Health
- NDTV
Saudi 'Sleeping Prince' Still In Coma After 20 Years, Viral Wake-Up Claim Is False
Saudi Arabia's Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal, known as the "Sleeping Prince," turned 36 in April 2025. He has been in a coma for nearly 20 years following a traumatic brain injury. Recently, a video went viral on social media claiming the prince had woken up and reunited with his family. However, the video is misleading. It does not show the Sleeping Prince, but instead features Saudi billionaire and motorsport personality Yazeed Mohamed Al-Rajhi. Watch the video here: Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal of Saudi Arabia known as the 'Sleeping Prince' who has been in a coma since a car accident in 2005 has finally woken up. #Iran #Nuclear #Gaza — IMJA Lifestyle (@imjalifestyle) June 14, 2025 The claim is false, and the prince remains unconscious. This misinformation has been confused online, prompting several social media posts and fact-checkers to clarify the truth. The prince, son of billionaire Prince Khaled bin Talal, slipped into a coma in 2005 following a car accident. He was studying at a military college in the UK at the time. He was put on life support at King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh and has been fed through a tube for the past two decades. In 2015, doctors recommended disconnecting the life support, but his father refused, holding onto the hope for a miracle. "If God had wanted him to die in the accident, he would have been in his grave now," he said. In 2019, he responded slightly, such as raising a finger or turning his head, but since then, there has been no improvement, according to reports. On his birthday this year, people on the social media platform X hoped and prayed for Prince's recovery.
Mint
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Did Saudi ‘Sleeping Prince' wake up after 20 years? Here's the truth
A viral video claimed that Saudi Arabia's Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal, famously known as the "Sleeping Prince," woke up from a coma after 20 years, following a car accident in 2005. But is that true? NO, the Saudi royal who marked his 36th birthday on 18 April 2025, is still in a coma. The viral video claimed that the Saudi Prince woke up 20 years after being in a coma and was greeted by his family at the hospital. Sharing a video to back the claim, the user wrote: 'Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal of Saudi Arabia, known as the 'Sleeping Prince' who has been in a coma since a car accident in 2005, has finally woken up.' Several social media users shared the visual across various social media platforms. The text inserted in the video also said, 'Sleeping Prince of Saudi, who had a hard accident 20 years ago and has been in a coma, has finally regained His life, all thanks to the father who refused to give up on him.' However, the claim is completely false. The viral video is actually of billionaire Yazeed Mohamed Al-Rajhi, who was greeting people following his recovery from an accident. According to an Instagram post by Yazeed Racing, Al-Rajhi's official Baja rally team, on April 12, he and his co-driver Timo Gottschalk crashed during the second and final stage of Baja Jordan. 'They were transported to the hospital as a precautionary measure. Both are fully conscious and in stable condition and are currently undergoing the necessary medical examinations to ensure their well-being,' the official statement said. In a later post, it was shared that Al-Rajhi sustained fractures in two vertebrae of his spine, while his co-driver, Timo Gottschalk, suffered four spinal fractures. A part of Al-Rajhi's recovery video from the hospital was circulated alongside a photo of Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal, fueling false claims. However, these are two are different individuals, and while Al-Rajhi has recovered and been discharged, there are no reports of the Saudi Prince waking from his coma. According to a Times of India (TOI) report, doctors advised Prince Al-Waleed's father to end life support, but he refused. The 'Sleeping Prince' is the great-grandson of Saudi Arabia's founder, King Abdulaziz.
