Saudi ‘Sleeping Prince’ Alwaleed bin Khalid laid to rest; funeral prayer held in Riyadh

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Saudi ‘Sleeping Prince’ Alwaleed bin Khalid laid to rest; funeral prayer held in Riyadh

Monday 21st July 2025, 5:13AM

Prince Alwaleed bin Khalid, known as Saudi Arabia’s “Sleeping Prince,” passed away after nearly 20 years in a coma following a 2005 car accident. His funeral prayer was held in Riyadh, attended by his father Prince Khaled bin Talal, family members, and senior royals. The prince’s long struggle had become a symbol of hope and endurance.

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