Baghdad: Saudi media announced on Saturday the death of Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, widely known as the “Sleeping Prince,” after nearly 19 years in a coma resulting from a severe traffic accident he suffered in his youth.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Prince Al-Waleed remained in a coma since 2005, receiving intensive medical care both inside the Kingdom and abroad. Despite tireless efforts by his family and specialized medical teams in hopes of improving his condition, no significant progress was achieved, and his death was officially confirmed today.

The prince was famously dubbed the “Sleeping Prince” by both local and international media, as his prolonged condition turned into a rare humanitarian case that drew widespread public sympathy and remained a subject of media attention for many years.