A Royal Farewell: Saudi Arabia Mourns the Loss of the "Sleeping Prince"

Saudi Arabia gave Prince Alwaleed bin Khalid bin Talal Al Saud, who was called "Sleeping Prince", sentenced to the sight. After living in coma about 20 years, at the age of 36, his demise has touched the hearts of the entire state and his outside.

Saudi Arabia mourns "Sleeping Prince" Alwaleed after 20-year coma.

A Tragic Accident That Changed Everything

Born in April 1990, a member of a major royal family member of Saudi Arabia and the nephew of the billionaire Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud was. In 2005, when he was studying at a military college in London, he died in a terrible car accident at the age of 15. Due to this accident, he had serious brain damage and internal bleeding, due to which he remained in coma for almost two decades. He was transferred to Riyadh's King Abdul Azer Medical City, where he remained in intensive care and became a symbol of hope and perseverance.

Why They Called Him the "Sleeping Prince"

Due to the long-term coma of Prince Alwaleed’s, he got "Sleeping Prince" surname, which draws the attention of Saudi Arabia and Arab world. His story was not just a disease - it was the story of an unwavering faith of a family. His father, Prince Khalid had rejected the referrals to removing life-saving system, keeping in divine treatment. He once said, "If God wants to die in the accident, then he was now in the grave." Their determination descends deeply in the hearts of many people.

Moments of Hope Amid Years of Waiting

Over the years, small signals have kept the hope alive. In 2019, in a video shared by Princess Rima bint Talal, the prince was shown by showing his head, which spreads comprehensive enthusiasm. Although the doctors clarified that these actions were involuntary, yet it promoted public prayers and support. His hospital room, especially during Ramzan and Eid Al-Adha became a pilgrimage, where the family and the visitor gathered to pray to their early healthy.

Debunking Rumors and Facing the Truth

At the beginning of 2025, the false claims to wake up from the coma of Prince Alwaleed on social media were spread. Viral video was not actually prince, but Saudi billionaire Yazeed Mohamed Al-Rajhi was visible. The Saudi royal family immediately denied these rumors and confirmed the official confirmation of his demise on July 19, 2025. The Global Imam Council conducted mourning that "his long struggle for almost twenty years after a tragic accident" was mentioned.

A Family’s Dedication and a Nation’s Grief

The cost of the care of Prince Alwaleed’s was very high-approximate 10,000-20,000 Saudi Riyal, ie, in 20 years, about 15 million Riyal (about 4 million US dollars). Nevertheless, his family's commitment has never been less. His father's deep faith was a deep faith: "O Surety Soul, return to your Lord, be happy and happy ..." On 20 July, 2025 Imam Turkish bin Abdullah Masjid and King Faisal for women Janaje prayed in Specialist Hospital, and till July 22, conducted messages were accepted in Al-Fakhriyah Palace.

A Legacy of Faith and Resilience

The story of Prince Alwaleed’s became a proof of patience, love and hope to go ahead with his health status. His demise is the end of that visit of almost two decades which inspired countless people. Saudi Arabia is immersed in the mourning, while his legacy is alive as "Sleeping Prince", which reminds us of the power of family and faith in the opposite circumstances.