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Saudi prince dies after 20 years in coma
Saudi Arabia’s Prince Alwaleed bin Khaled bin Talal has died after being in a coma for nearly 20 years, his father, Prince Khaled bin Talal, said on Saturday.
Saudi prince dies after 20 years in coma
Prince Alwaleed was injured in a car accident in London, the UK capital, in 2005. The accident left him with a serious brain injury and internal bleeding. He was 15 at the time. He was studying as a military cadet in London. Alwaleed had been in a coma in hospital since the accident. For this reason, this member of the Saudi royal family was also known as ‘The Sleeping Prince’.
A video released by Alwaleed’s family five years ago showed him moving his fingers while in a coma. It was hoped that he would recover from this. However, despite long efforts by specialist doctors in the United States and Spain, his physical condition did not improve significantly.
Prince Khaled bin Talal said that Al-Walid’s funeral will be held at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in the capital Riyadh after Asr prayers today, Sunday.
Tributes on social media
Gulf News reported that after the news of Prince Al-Walid’s death at a specialized medical center in Saudi Arabia spread, a shadow of mourning fell across the country. The hashtag Sleeping Prince spread widely on social media. Thousands of people are remembering Al-Walid’s death as a symbol of patience, faith and the unique love of parents.
This exceptional story of Al-Walid’s father Prince Khaled bin Talal’s love for his son has left a deep mark on people’s hearts. A father sits next to his son for years, sometimes touching him with compassion or praying – this scene created a stir among many people.
Saudi Arabia’s Prince Alwaleed bin Khaled bin Talal has died after being in a coma for nearly 20 years, his father, Prince Khaled bin Talal, said on Saturday.
Prince Alwaleed was injured in a car accident in London, the UK capital, in 2005. The accident left him with a serious brain injury and internal bleeding. He was 15 at the time. He was studying as a military cadet in London. Alwaleed had been in a coma in hospital since the accident. For this reason, this member of the Saudi royal family was also known as ‘The Sleeping Prince’.
A video released by Alwaleed’s family five years ago showed him moving his fingers while in a coma. It was hoped that he would recover from this. However, despite long efforts by specialist doctors in the United States and Spain, his physical condition did not improve significantly.
Prince Khaled bin Talal said that Al-Walid’s funeral will be held at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in the capital Riyadh after Asr prayers today, Sunday.
Tributes on social media
Gulf News reported that after the news of Prince Al-Walid’s death at a specialized medical center in Saudi Arabia spread, a shadow of mourning fell across the country. The hashtag Sleeping Prince spread widely on social media. Thousands of people are remembering Al-Walid’s death as a symbol of patience, faith and the unique love of parents.
This exceptional story of Al-Walid’s father Prince Khaled bin Talal’s love for his son has left a deep mark on people’s hearts. A father sits next to his son for years, sometimes touching him with compassion or praying – this scene created a stir among many people.
