Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Khaled bin Talal died on July 19. He was on life support for nearly 20 years after falling into a coma following a horrific road accident in London in 2005. He was 36 years old when he died.

The Global Imams Council mentioned, “The Global Imams Council extends its sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to….His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and the esteemed Royal Family, on the passing of Prince Alwaleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, who passed away after a long struggle that lasted nearly twenty years following a tragic accident.”

Prince Alwaleed was just 15 years old when the accident happened. He was studying at a military college in the United Kingdom. He suffered severe brain damage and internal bleeding in the accident, which put him in a coma. Later, he was admitted to King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh, where he continued to be treated under constant medical supervision for two decades.

Known As The ‘Sleeping Prince’

Over time, he became to be known as the ‘sleeping prince’. On some occasions, movement was seen in his fingers, which gave people a little hope. However, despite the efforts of American and Spanish doctors, he never regained full consciousness. His father, Prince Khaled bin Talal, remained completely dedicated to saving his son’s life and always refused to remove the life support system. He believed that the decision of death rests only with God.

A Member Of The Saudi Royal Family

Born in April 1990, Prince Alwaleed was the eldest son of Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud and nephew of billionaire businessman Prince Alwaleed bin Talal. His funeral prayers will take place after Asr prayers at the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh on July 20.