emirates7 - Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, widely referred to as the "Sleeping Prince," has passed away after remaining in a coma for over 20 years due to a serious car accident.
Born in April 1990, he was the eldest son of Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, a senior member of the Saudi royal family and the nephew of billionaire Prince Al Waleed bin Talal.
At the age of 15, while training as a military cadet in London in 2005, he was involved in a severe car crash that resulted in major brain trauma and internal bleeding.
Although he received immediate medical attention and was treated by specialists from the United States and Spain, he never fully regained consciousness.
Born in April 1990, he was the eldest son of Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, a senior member of the Saudi royal family and the nephew of billionaire Prince Al Waleed bin Talal.
At the age of 15, while training as a military cadet in London in 2005, he was involved in a severe car crash that resulted in major brain trauma and internal bleeding.
Although he received immediate medical attention and was treated by specialists from the United States and Spain, he never fully regained consciousness.