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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
World
Rohit David

What Happened to Saudi Arabia's 'Sleeping Prince'? Royal Dies After 20 Years in Coma

Saudi’s ‘Sleeping Prince’ Al-Waleed bin Khaled dies at 36 after 20 years in coma from 2005 crash. Funeral held 20 July 2025. (Credit: CottonBro Studio : Pexels)

After spending nearly two decades in a coma, Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud — widely known as Saudi Arabia's 'Sleeping Prince' — has died at the age of 36. His passing was announced by his father, Prince Khaled bin Talal, bringing a heartbreaking close to a chapter that has captivated the public for years across the Arab world and beyond.

A Royal Legacy Interrupted Too Soon

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