Saudi’s ‘Sleeping Prince’ dies at 36 after 20 years in a coma
Saudi Arabia’s “Sleeping Prince” Dies at 36 After Two Decades in ComaA Royal Tragedy That Touched MillionsPrince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, known around the world as Saudi Arabia’s “Sleeping Prince,” has passed away at the age of 36, following a tragic car accident that left him in a coma for over two decades. Born in April 1990, Prince Al-Waleed was just 15 years old when his life came to a standstill. While pursuing military studies in London in 2005, he was involved in a devastating car crash that caused catastrophic brain injuries and severe internal bleeding. The accident thrust the young royal into a deep coma — a condition he would remain in for the next 20 years. A Father’s Unwavering HopeFollowing the incident, Prince Al-Waleed was flown back to Saudi Arabia and admitted to King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh. It was there that his father, Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, stood by him with unwavering dedication. Prince Khaled, a well-known member of the Saudi royal family and nephew of billionaire investor Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal, refused to give up on his son. Year after year, despite the grim prognosis, he chose to keep his… CONTINUE READING…