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Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud — widely known as the “Sleeping Prince” — has passed away at the age of 36, bringing an end to a two-decade journey marked by unwavering hope, family devotion, and global sympathy.
His death was announced on Saturday, July 19, by his father, Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, who shared the heartbreaking news on X (formerly Twitter):
“With hearts believing in Allah’s will and decree, and with deep sorrow and sadness, we mourn our beloved son: Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, may Allah have mercy on him, who passed away today.”
A black-and-white photo of the prince lying peacefully in his hospital bed accompanied the message. The funeral was scheduled for Sunday, July 20.A Life Interrupted Too Soon
Born in April 1990, Prince Al-Waleed was just 15 years old when tragedy struck. In 2005, while studying at a military college in London, he was involved in a devastating car accident. The crash left him with critical brain injuries and severe internal bleeding. Not long after, he slipped into a coma — a coma he never woke from.Determined not to give up on his son, Prince Khaled made the decision to keep him on life support and later moved him to King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. There, Prince Al-Waleed would remain for the rest of his life.
Hope That Never Faded
Despite the long years, his family — especially his father — never stopped believing. Prince Khaled frequently shared updates, photos, and videos of his son online, asking for prayers and showcasing small signs of movement, like the twitch of a finger or the lift of a hand. These posts often went viral, drawing millions of views and widespread support.Even though he never regained full consciousness, the prince was not forgotten. His hospital room was regularly decorated for special occasions like Ramadan, Eid, and Saudi National Day. Over the years, family members and visitors came from far and near to sit beside him, pray with him, and celebrate his life — even as it remained suspended in stillness.
A Father’s Unshakable Love
Throughout those 20 years, Prince Khaled’s unwavering dedication became a powerful symbol of paternal love and unrelenting faith. He stood by his son through every day, every year, holding on to hope and inviting the world to hope with him.The bond between father and son, even in silence, captured hearts globally — turning Prince Al-Waleed’s story into more than a medical journey. It became a testament to belief in miracles, to love without condition, and to standing firm in the face of the unknown.
Final Goodbye
Prince Al-Waleed’s passing marks the end of an extraordinary chapter — one that touched countless lives and inspired a nation. Though he remained in a coma for 20 years, his story was anything but quiet. It echoed with prayer, perseverance, and the kind of love that doesn’t let go.As he is laid to rest, millions remember not just the young royal who never woke up, but the resilient family who never stopped believing he would.
May Allah grant him eternal peace, and may his family find comfort in the legacy of love and faith they so faithfully upheld.
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