Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince’ passes away after 19 years in coma


Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal, affectionately known as Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince’, has died after nearly two decades in a coma. 

The prince, nephew to billionaire investor Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, fell into a coma following a car crash in 2005. He was just about 15 years old at the time.

Throughout the years, he became a powerful symbol of hope and resilience for many across the Arab world, who continued to pray for his recovery. 

His family announced his passing on Saturday, July 19, 2025, and stated that his funeral will take place in Riyadh on Sunday (today), July 20, 2025.
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