By Akosua Kasa 
In a story that has captivated the nation, Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaleed bin Talal, dubbed the “Sleeping Prince”, has marked his 36th birthday while remaining in a near two-decade-long coma, a condition he has tragically endured since a shocking accident in 2005.
A Royal Tragedy: The Fateful Crash That Changed Everything
While attending a prestigious military college, the young royal suffered a devastating head injury in a horrific car crash, leaving him in a permanent vegetative state. Since then, he has been under round-the-clock care at King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh, kept alive by advanced life-support systems.
Royal Bloodline: The Sleeping Prince’s Legacy
A great-grandson of King Abdulaziz, the legendary founder of modern Saudi Arabia, and grandson of Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz, Prince Al-Waleed is deeply embedded in the Kingdom’s royal lineage. Though not in direct line for the throne, he shares close familial bonds with King Salman bin Abdulaziz, his great-uncle, adding a poignant layer to his tragic tale.
A Father’s Undying Hope: Will a Miracle Awaken the Prince?
For 20 long years, his father, Prince Khaleed bin Talal Al Saud, has refused to give up hope, praying for a medical miracle that could one day bring his son back. His unwavering faith has turned this into one of Saudi Arabia’s most heartbreaking yet inspiring stories of resilience.
Will the Sleeping Prince Ever Wake Up? Stay tuned as the world watches, hoping for a miracle.