Riyadh: Stories of wealth, wealth, splendor and good fortune around the world are associated with the royal family of Saudi Arabia. But behind this splendor, there are some heartbreaking stories that make the mind numb. The story of Prince Al-Walid bin Khalid bin Talal, popularly known as ‘Sleeping Prince’ of Saudi Arabia on social media, has raised sympathy in the hearts of people around the world.
The story of ‘Zope’ began in 2005 after a terrible accident.
Prince Alwaliid was seriously injured in a terrible car accident while studying in London in 2005. He was studying in a military college at that time. His brain was severely damaged in the accident and he went into a coma. Since then he is in a coma, that is, he has been ‘asleep’ for almost 20 years.
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World’s most famous coma patient
Currently, Prince Al-Walid is in full-time medical care at King Abdulazes Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Life saving system, mechanical ventilation and feeding tube are being used for their treatment. The doctors advised his family to remove him from the life -saving system, but his father Khalid bin Talal clearly refused. He hopes that the prince will wake up one day. And they are undergoing constant treatment.
A transient stir, a ray of hope
In 2019, the prince’s fingers and heads began to move slightly, this moment was extremely emotional for his family. However, there has been no concrete progress since then.
36th birthday and emotional reactions on social media
Prince Al-Walid’s 36th birthday was celebrated on 18 April 2025. At that time, the story related to him once again became a topic of discussion on social media. Thousands of people wished him good health and prayed for his health. Many people expressed their condolences by sharing old pictures with the family. One user wrote, “We pray for the prince who has been struggling with life for 20 years. We hope this struggle will end one day.”
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Silent support of royal family
Prince Al-Walids are the founder of Saudi Arabia King Abdulaziz. However, no official statement has been issued by his family in this regard.
A heart touching story
This is a very poignant story hidden behind the royal splendor. This battle of a sleeping prince is not just a medical fight, but a story of human will and hope. Prince Al-Walid is known not only in Saudi Arabia but also as the longest retired person in the world. Even today, thousands of people are praying for the good health of ‘Sleeping Prince’ and they hope that one day they will open their eyes and see their loved ones.
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