Saudi prince dies at 36

International Desk :

A Saudi royal who became known as the ‘Sleeping Prince’ as he spent 20 years in a coma has died aged 36.

Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud suffered a brain haemorrhage aged just 15 when he was involved in a car crash in London.

Announcing the news of his death in a post on X, his father Prince Khaled bin Talal bin Abudalaziz said: ‘With hearts full of faith in Allah’s decree and destiny, and with profound sadness and sorrow, we mourn our beloved son Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, may Allah have mercy on him, who passed away to Allah’s mercy today.’

Following his tragic accident while studying at military school in 2005, Prince Al Waheed was transferred to the King Abdulaziz Medical City in the Saudi capital Riyadh.

Despite the efforts of several specialists brought in to aid the prince’s recovery, he remained on a ventilator and never regained consciousness.