Key Facts
• Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Khalid Al-Saud died on July 19, 2025, aged 36.
• He fell into a coma in 2005 after a car accident in London.
• The accident caused a brain hemorrhage while he was studying at a military academy.
• His father refused to give up hope, keeping him on life support for over 20 years.
• The prince was widely known as the ‘Sleeping Prince’ after hospital footage spread on social media.
• He remained in a Riyadh hospital, reliant on a ventilator, until his passing.
• His funeral is scheduled for July 20, 2025.
Summary
Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Khalid Al-Saud, known as the ‘Sleeping Prince,’ passed away on July 19, 2025, at the age of 36. He had been in a coma for over 20 years following a car accident in London in 2005, which caused a brain hemorrhage. Despite his critical condition, his father chose to keep him on life support in a Riyadh hospital. The prince gained widespread recognition after videos of him in his hospital bed circulated on social media. His funeral is set to take place on July 20, 2025.
