Saudi’s ‘Sleeping Prince’, Al-Waleed, Marks 36th Birthday Amid Long-Term Coma
Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal, affectionately known as the “Sleeping Prince,” has quietly celebrated his 36th birthday while still in a coma—a state he has remained in for nearly 20 years following a tragic acc+d£nt.
In 2005, while attending a military college, the young royal suffered a devastating head inj¥ry in a car cr+sh. Since then, he has been under continuous medical care at King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh, supported by life-sustaining machines.
A great-grandson of King Abdulaziz, the founder of modern Saudi Arabia, and grandson to Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz, Prince Al-Waleed is deeply rooted in Saudi royal lineage. Though he is not in the direct line to the throne, he shares close family ties with King Salman bin Abdulaziz, his great-uncle.
Throughout the years, his father, Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, has remained unwavering in his hope for a miracle. Rejecting suggestions to withdraw life support, he once stated, “If God had wanted him to d+e in the acc+d£nt, he would have been in his grave now.”
In 2019, there were moments that sparked hope, as reports emerged of the prince making slight movements, such as lifting a finger or turning his head. However, these instances have not led to full recovery.
Following his birthday, images of the prince surrounded by his family resurfaced on social media, drawing widespread sympathy and prayers for his condition.
The story of Prince Al-Waleed stands as a poignant reminder of hope, faith, and the enduring strength of family ties in the face of unimaginable challenges.
