By Sola Ojewusi
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal, widely known as Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince,’ has passed away after spending nearly two decades in a coma. He was 36.
The young royal slipped into a coma in 2005 following a severe brain haemorrhage sustained during a car accident while studying at a military college in London. Since then, he had remained in a non-responsive state, receiving continuous medical care at King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh.
Despite multiple consultations with medical specialists from around the world and unrelenting efforts by his family, Prince Al-Waleed never regained consciousness. Over the years, he became a poignant symbol of hope and resilience for many across the Arab world, with countless prayers offered on his behalf.
His family confirmed his passing on Saturday. A funeral service is scheduled to be held in Riyadh on Sunday.
May his soul rest in eternal peace.
