Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince’ Passes Away at 36 After Spending Two Decades in a Coma

Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, widely known in international media as the “Sleeping Prince,” became known around the world due to his prolonged medical condition following a serious car accident in his youth.

His life story drew global attention not because of royal status alone, but because of the extraordinary length of time he spent in a coma and the unwavering support shown by his family. Born in April 1990, Prince Al-Waleed was a member of the Saudi royal family.