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NDTV
4 days ago
- Health
- NDTV
Saudi 'Sleeping Prince' Still In Coma After 20 Years, Viral Wake-Up Claim Is False
Saudi Arabia's Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal, known as the "Sleeping Prince," turned 36 in April 2025. He has been in a coma for nearly 20 years following a traumatic brain injury. Recently, a video went viral on social media claiming the prince had woken up and reunited with his family. However, the video is misleading. It does not show the Sleeping Prince, but instead features Saudi billionaire and motorsport personality Yazeed Mohamed Al-Rajhi. Watch the video here: Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal of Saudi Arabia known as the 'Sleeping Prince' who has been in a coma since a car accident in 2005 has finally woken up. #Iran #Nuclear #Gaza — IMJA Lifestyle (@imjalifestyle) June 14, 2025 The claim is false, and the prince remains unconscious. This misinformation has been confused online, prompting several social media posts and fact-checkers to clarify the truth. The prince, son of billionaire Prince Khaled bin Talal, slipped into a coma in 2005 following a car accident. He was studying at a military college in the UK at the time. He was put on life support at King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh and has been fed through a tube for the past two decades. In 2015, doctors recommended disconnecting the life support, but his father refused, holding onto the hope for a miracle. "If God had wanted him to die in the accident, he would have been in his grave now," he said. In 2019, he responded slightly, such as raising a finger or turning his head, but since then, there has been no improvement, according to reports. On his birthday this year, people on the social media platform X hoped and prayed for Prince's recovery.
Mint
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Did Saudi ‘Sleeping Prince' wake up after 20 years? Here's the truth
A viral video claimed that Saudi Arabia's Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal, famously known as the "Sleeping Prince," woke up from a coma after 20 years, following a car accident in 2005. But is that true? NO, the Saudi royal who marked his 36th birthday on 18 April 2025, is still in a coma. The viral video claimed that the Saudi Prince woke up 20 years after being in a coma and was greeted by his family at the hospital. Sharing a video to back the claim, the user wrote: 'Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal of Saudi Arabia, known as the 'Sleeping Prince' who has been in a coma since a car accident in 2005, has finally woken up.' Several social media users shared the visual across various social media platforms. The text inserted in the video also said, 'Sleeping Prince of Saudi, who had a hard accident 20 years ago and has been in a coma, has finally regained His life, all thanks to the father who refused to give up on him.' However, the claim is completely false. The viral video is actually of billionaire Yazeed Mohamed Al-Rajhi, who was greeting people following his recovery from an accident. According to an Instagram post by Yazeed Racing, Al-Rajhi's official Baja rally team, on April 12, he and his co-driver Timo Gottschalk crashed during the second and final stage of Baja Jordan. 'They were transported to the hospital as a precautionary measure. Both are fully conscious and in stable condition and are currently undergoing the necessary medical examinations to ensure their well-being,' the official statement said. In a later post, it was shared that Al-Rajhi sustained fractures in two vertebrae of his spine, while his co-driver, Timo Gottschalk, suffered four spinal fractures. A part of Al-Rajhi's recovery video from the hospital was circulated alongside a photo of Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal, fueling false claims. However, these are two are different individuals, and while Al-Rajhi has recovered and been discharged, there are no reports of the Saudi Prince waking from his coma. According to a Times of India (TOI) report, doctors advised Prince Al-Waleed's father to end life support, but he refused. The 'Sleeping Prince' is the great-grandson of Saudi Arabia's founder, King Abdulaziz.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Saudi ‘Sleeping Prince' wakes up after 20 years in coma? Truth behind viral video
Saudi Arabia's Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal, widely known as the "Sleeping Prince," has been in a coma for the past 20 years after a car accident in 2005. The royal marked his 36th birthday on April 18, 2025. Soon after, a video appeared on social media claiming that he had woken up from a coma and was greeted by his family. The clip, however, is being shared with false claims. It doesn't show the prince, and it is of Yazeed Mohamed Al-Rajhi, a Saudi businessman and motorsport icon. 'Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal of Saudi Arabia known as the 'Sleeping Prince' who has been in a coma since a car accident in 2005 has finally woken up,' an X user posted, sharing a picture and a video. The same visuals have been shared by others across various social media platforms. While the picture is that of the Saudi prince, the video comes with a text insert which reads, 'Sleeping Prince of Saudi Who hard accident 20 yrs ago and has been into coma has finally regained His life' all thanks to the father who refused to give up on him.' That claim is false. The video shows billionaire Yazeed Mohamed Al-Rajhi meeting people after recovering from an accident. As per an Instagram post shared on Yazeed Racing, Al-Rajhi's official Baja rally team, he and his co-driver Timo Gottschalk were involved in an accident during the second and final stage of Baja Jordan. The post was shared on April 12. 'They were transported to the hospital as a precautionary measure. Both are fully conscious and in stable condition and are currently undergoing the necessary medical examinations to ensure their well-being. We will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available,' the official statement added. Since then, multiple videos of Al-Rajhi's recovery have been posted on Instagram. In a post, it was later updated, 'Medical examinations have confirmed that champion Yazeed Al-Rajhi has sustained fractures in two vertebrae of his spine, while his co-driver Timo Gottschalk has suffered four spinal fractures.' A part of Al-Rajhi's recovery video at the hospital was shared with a picture ofPrince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal with the false claims. They are two different people. While Al-Rajhi has recovered and is discharged from the hospital, there are no reports of the Saudi Prince waking up from the coma. According to a Times of India (TOI) report, doctors advised Prince Al-Waleed's father to end life support, but he refused. The 'Sleeping Prince' is the great-grandson of Saudi Arabia's founder, King Abdulaziz.
IOL News
13-05-2025
- Health
- IOL News
Saudi Arabia's ‘Sleeping Prince' turns 36: a family's 20-year vigil for a miracle
Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal has been in a coma since 2005. Image: NDTV screenshot The story of Saudi royal Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal, often referred to as the "Sleeping Prince", is as heartbreaking as it is thought-provoking. Since 2005, this young man, once a vibrant 16-year-old with dreams of serving in a British military college, has been in a deep coma following a severe car accident, according to NDTV. Now, 20 years later, his family remains steadfast in their faith, refusing to withdraw life support despite medical consensus deeming his condition irreversible. The ongoing saga is a stark reminder of the profound moral, ethical, and emotional dilemmas faced by families and medical professionals when grappling with such decisions. At its heart lies a question that transcends culture and geography: When does hope become a burden, and who decides when to let go? The case became a global conversation in April 2025, as the prince turned 36 years old. The family's unwavering belief in a miracle, despite two decades of medical diagnoses and prognoses labelling his condition irreversible, has reignited debates on medical ethics and the role of faith in healthcare decisions. An old statement resurfaced online of the prince's father, Khaled bin Talal, stating that his persistence is rooted in faith. 'If God had wanted him to die in the accident, he would be in his grave right now'. سعودی شہزادہ الولید بن خالد بن طلال، جو دو دہائیوں سے زائد عرصے تک کوما میں ہیں اور پوری عرب دنیا میں "Sleeping Prince" کے نام سے جانے جاتے ہیں، نے جمعہ 18 اپریل کو اپنی 36 ویں سالگرہ منائی۔ سعودی پرنس 2005 میں لندن میں ایک خوفناک کار حادثے کے نتیجے میں کوما میں چلے گئے تھے تاہم… — Your Desire (@YousafK53695321) April 22, 2025 His words struck a chord with many who share similar religious convictions. At the same time, sceptics point to the immense physical, emotional, and financial toll such decisions can take, not only on the family but also on healthcare systems. While the decision to keep someone on life support for decades is not without consequences. Beyond the emotional toll, the financial strain can be staggering. Reports suggest that long-term care for patients in comas can cost anywhere from $70,000 to $150,000 annually, depending on the country and medical facilities involved. For the majority of families, such costs are unsustainable, often leading to difficult compromises. In the case of Al-Waleed, however, financial resources are not a concern. As a member of Saudi Arabia's royal family, his care is provided at the state-of-the-art King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh. But for countless others, the decision to continue life support may come at the expense of their own financial stability. This is not an isolated story. Families around the world face comparable situations, though perhaps less publicised. According to a 2021 study published in "Critical Care Medicine", around 6% of ICU patients in the U.S. remain in prolonged states of unconsciousness, such as comas or vegetative states. In many cases, the decision to continue or withdraw life support becomes a deeply personal one, influenced by cultural, religious, and emotional factors. Medical professionals, too, bear the weight of these dilemmas. While their primary responsibility is to prioritise the well-being of patients, they must also respect the wishes of families, even when those wishes conflict with clinical evidence. In cases like Al-Waleed's, where the prognosis is considered irreversible, doctors often advocate for withdrawing life support, citing the importance of quality of life over mere biological existence. However, families may view such recommendations as giving up on their loved one. The challenge is balancing the scientific evidence with the family's emotional and spiritual needs. Doctors are trained to save lives, but they're also trained to recognise when further intervention is futile. It's a heartbreaking conversation to have, but a necessary one. Perhaps the most poignant aspect of this story is the lost potential of a life once full of promise. Al-Waleed had ambitions of serving in the military, a dream now frozen in time. For his family, every day on life support is an act of love, a testament to their belief that miracles can happen. But for many others, such prolonged states of limbo spark questions about what the patient would have wanted. If he could speak, would he ask to be kept alive indefinitely, or would he have chosen to let go? These are questions that haunt families worldwide, and they often remain unanswered. At its core, the story is not just about one family or one culture, it's a universal tale of love, hope, and the human struggle to find meaning in loss. It forces us to confront uncomfortable questions about mortality, faith, and the limits of modern medicine. For families facing similar dilemmas, the 'Sleeping Prince' serves as both a source of inspiration and a reminder of the weight such decisions carry. Whether driven by faith, science, or love, these choices reflect the complexity of human life and the enduring hope that, even in the darkest of times, something miraculous might still be possible.
NDTV
27-04-2025
- Health
- NDTV
Saudi Arabia's "Sleeping Prince", In Coma For Nearly 20 Years, Turns 36
Saudi Arabia's Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal, widely known as the "Sleeping Prince," turned 36 last week. He has remained unconscious for nearly 20 years now. The prince, son of billionaire Prince Khaled bin Talal, slipped into a coma in 2005 following a car accident. He was studying at a military college in the UK at the time. He was put on life support at King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh and has been fed through a tube for the past two decades. In 2015, doctors recommended disconnecting the life support, but his father refused, holding onto the hope for a miracle. "If God had wanted him to die in the accident, he would have been in his grave now," he said. In 2019, he responded slightly, such as raising a finger or turning his head, but since then, there has been no improvement, according to reports. On his birthday this year, people on the social media platform X hoped and prayed for Prince's recovery. A user commented, "Hopefully, he wakes up soon. God, almighty bless him." Hopefully, he wakes up soon. God, almighty bless him — Deval Patel (@Devalpate) April 22, 2025 Another wrote, "He will definitely come to his senses. May Allah fulfil this mother's wish, Amen." Sleeping prince of Saudi Arabia پرنس الولید جو طلال خاندان کا فرد ہے بیس سال پہلے لندن میں کار کا حادثہ ہوا اور پرنس کومے میں چلا گیا اس وقت اس کی عمر صرف سولہ سال تھی ماں تو آخر ماں ہوتی ہے ماں آج بھی پر امید ہے کہ اس کا بیٹا جو اب چھتیس سال کا ہوگیا ضرور ہوش میں آئے گا۔ اللہ… — Tayyaba Amjad (@Tyy_Am7) April 22, 2025 There was also an old clip of him moving his head for the first time that went viral. The clip dates back to 2019. #Saudi royal Prince Waleed bin Khaled who was in a coma for the past 14 years moves his head for the first time in a clip that went viral online — RT (@RT_com) May 28, 2019 Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal is part of the Saudi royal family but not a direct son or brother of the current king, King Salman. His grandfather. Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, was one of the many sons of King Abdulaziz Al Saud, the founder of modern Saudi Arabia. This makes Prince Al-Waleed a great-grandson of King Abdulaziz. King Salman, the current king of Saudi Arabia, is the son of King Abdulaziz and is Prince Al-Waleed's great-uncle.
