The "Sleeping Prince" of Saudi Arabia passes away at age 36 following 20 years in a coma.

Known as Saudi Arabia's "Sleeping Prince," Prince Al-Waleed bin Khalid Al-Saud, unfortunately died at the age of 36 after nearly 20 years in a coma. In an emotional tweet posted on social media site X (previously Twitter) on Saturday, his father, Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, acknowledged his passing. After a terrible vehicle accident in London in 2005 that left Prince Al-Waleed with significant internal bleeding and a brain hemorrhage, he fell into a coma. At the time, he was just fifteen years old. The young royal's life was altered by the accident, and even after multiple operations and years of life support care, he never fully recovered awareness.

In the Arab world, his illness had garnered a lot of attention, and he became known as the "Sleeping Prince," a representation of both sorrow and hope. Over the years, videos of him blinking or twitching his fingers have periodically appeared online, leading some to assume he was getting better. But according to medical professionals, he was still in a persistent vegetative state. According to reports, the royal family went above and beyond to make sure he had the best treatment possible, keeping him in a specialist facility under close medical monitoring and on a ventilator. His parents openly maintained their faith that a miracle would happen, particularly his father, Prince Khaled bin Talal.

"To God we belong and to Him we shall return," Prince Khaled said in a heartfelt tweet confirming the death of his son. After years of hardship, Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled Al-Saud, my cherished son, has died away. I pray that Allah may save his soul. Saudi Arabia and the larger Middle East have expressed their condolences and prayers in response to the prince's passing. In addition to recalling the prince's protracted and traumatic medical journey, many social media users and royal watchers voiced their sorrow over the loss and condolences for the family.

Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, a prominent member of the House of Saud and the nephew of Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal Al Saud, a multibillionaire businessman, was the father of Prince Al-Waleed. Saudi Arabia's governing royal family, the House of Saud, continues to have significant sway on regional politics and business. The royal household is anticipated to make funeral arrangements public shortly. The legacy of the "Sleeping Prince" serves as a reminder of life's frailty and the resilience of family in the face of chronic pain as the country grieves.

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