Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Khaled bin Talal has died nearly 20 years after slipping into a coma caused by a devastating car crash in London in 2005. He was 36 years old at the time of his passing on Saturday.
In a statement, the Global Imams said: “The Global Imams Council extends its sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to….His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and the esteemed Royal Family, on the passing of Prince Alwaleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, who passed away after a long struggle that lasted nearly twenty years following a tragic accident.”
His father, Prince Khaled bin Talal, in a statement, said: “With hearts full of faith in Allah’s decree and destiny, and with profound sadness and sorrow, we mourn our beloved son Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, may Allah have mercy on him, who passed away to Allah’s mercy today.”
Prince Alwaleed was 15 when the accident occurred while he was studying at a military college in the UK.
The crash caused critical brain injuries and internal bleeding, leaving him in a complete coma.
He was subsequently transferred to King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh, where he spent nearly two decades on life support, receiving continuous medical attention following the severe brain injuries he sustained in the accident.
Despite the passage of time, his condition remained unchanged, and he remained in a deep coma throughout.
Prince Alwaleed was the firstborn of Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud and belonged to the influential Saudi royal family. He was also the nephew of prominent billionaire and global investor, Prince Alwaleed bin Talal.
