Local sources from Saudi Arabia: okaz.com.sa, سكاي نيوز عربية.
UK coverage: Birmingham Live.
In a solemn announcement that has touched hearts across Saudi Arabia and beyond, the Royal Diwan disclosed the passing of His Royal Highness Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, also known among his people as the ‘Sleeping Prince.’ After more than two decades in a coma, resulting from severe brain injuries sustained in a car crash in London, the prince’s long and tragic journey has come to an end. He was just 36 years old. The eldest son of Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, Prince Al Waleed had been in a coma since the tender age of 15, following an accident while studying as a military cadet. Despite the grave circumstances, his condition saw minor physical responses over the years, igniting fleeting sparks of hope among his loved ones and well-wishers. His father’s relentless faith and refusal to withdraw life support became a poignant narrative of paternal love and unwavering hope among Saudis. Prince Khaled took to social media to announce his son’s death, expressing acceptance of God’s decree with profound sorrow. The funeral prayers for Prince Al Waleed are scheduled to be held at the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh, signaling the final farewell to a prince who, in his silence, became a symbol of hope and resilience. His story, marked by a tragic twist of fate, remained in the hearts of many as an inspiring human interest story that transcended the boundaries of Saudi society. The kingdom now mourns the loss of a beloved prince, whose life narrative, though cut short, will be remembered for the lessons of patience, faith, and the deep bonds of family. As the nation bids goodbye to Prince Al Waleed, messages of condolence and prayers for his soul have flooded social media platforms, reflecting the collective mourning of a society that stood in solidarity with the prince and his family through their long ordeal.
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