The ‘Sleeping Prince’ of Saudi Arabia Dies at 36 Following 20 Years in a Comatose State

Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, known internationally as the “Sleeping Prince,” became widely recognized due to his prolonged medical condition following a tragic accident in his teenage years.

His story attracted global attention not only because of his royal background, but also because of the extraordinary length of time he remained in a coma under continuous medical care. Born in April 1990, Prince Al-Waleed was a member of the Saudi royal family and the son of Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud.