Saudi ‘Sleeping Prince’ Alwaleed bin Khaled Dies After 20 Years in Coma
Prince Khaled bin Talal has confirmed the death of his son, Prince Alwaleed bin Khaled bin Talal, who remained in a coma for nearly two decades following a devastating traffic accident in London in 2005.
Funeral prayers are scheduled to take place on Sunday after Asr prayer at the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh.
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Widely known as “The Sleeping Prince,” Prince Alwaleed slipped into a deep coma while studying in the United Kingdom. Despite brief moments of limited movement that occasionally raised hopes of recovery, he never regained full consciousness.
Throughout his son’s prolonged medical ordeal, Prince Khaled consistently refused to withdraw life support, maintaining steadfast belief that the decision of life and death belongs solely to God.
Prince Alwaleed’s condition garnered widespread sympathy both in Saudi Arabia and around the world, with millions following his journey and offering prayers over the years.
His passing on Saturday marks the end of a deeply emotional chapter—one that moved the hearts of many and symbolized a father’s enduring hope and faith.
By PRNigeria
