Imagine a young man, full of dreams, suddenly struck by fate, now resting in a silent world for nearly two decades. This is the story of Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal, known as the ‘Sleeping Prince’ of Saudi Arabia, who turned 36 on April 18, 2025, while still in a coma since a tragic 2005 car accident.
Back then, Prince Al-Waleed was a bright student at a military college in London. But one fateful day, a severe car crash caused a brain haemorrhage, changing his life forever.
For 20 years, he has been on life support at King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh, surrounded by the hum of machines and the prayers of his loved ones. Despite doctors suggesting there’s little hope, his father, Prince Khaled bin Talal, refuses to give up. “If God had wanted him to die, he would have been in his grave now,” Prince Khaled said, holding onto hope with unwavering faith.
Over the years, small glimmers of movement—like a finger lift or a head turn—have kept the family’s spirits alive, though the sleeping prince of Saudi Arabia remains in a deep coma.
On his recent birthday, the world joined in prayer, with heartfelt messages flooding social media. Princess Rima bint Talal, a relative, shared on X, “My beloved Al-Waleed, twenty-one years and you are always in our hearts. O Allah, heal Your servant Al-Waleed.”
As the great-grandson of Saudi Arabia’s founder, King Abdulaziz, Prince Al-Waleed’s story has become a symbol of patience and love.
His family’s hope, despite slim chances of recovery, inspires many. Could future medical advancements bring a miracle for the ‘Sleeping Prince’? For now, his tale reminds us of the power of faith and the bonds that endure even in silence.
Back in 2005, Prince Al-Waleed was a young student at a military college in London when a terrible car accident changed his life. The crash caused a severe brain injury, leaving him in a coma ever since. For two decades, he has been on life support at King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh, cared for by a dedicated medical team.
Doctors once suggested stopping life support, but his father, Prince Khaled bin Talal, refused. “If God had wanted him to die in the accident, he would have been in his grave now,” Prince Khaled said, holding on to hope for his son’s recovery. Over the years, the prince has shown small signs of movement—like lifting a finger or turning his head—but he has not fully woken up.
On his recent birthday, people worldwide shared love and prayers on social media. Princess Rima bint Talal, a family member, posted on X, “My beloved Al-Waleed, twenty-one years and you are always present in our hearts. O Allah, heal Your servant Al-Waleed.” Many shared photos of the prince with his loved ones, showing support for his family’s unwavering faith.
Prince Al-Waleed is the great-grandson of King Abdulaziz, the founder of Saudi Arabia, and his story has become a symbol of patience.
Though doctors say recovery is unlikely after such a long coma, his family and supporters remain hopeful for a miracle, perhaps with future medical advancements. For now, the ‘Sleeping Prince’ continues to inspire with his family’s endless love and hope.
