His fathe, Prince Khaled bin Talal bin Abdulaziz confirmed the news of his eldest son’s passing on social media. He writes: ” With hearts believing in Allah will and decree, and with deep sorrow and sadness, we mourn our beloved son: Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal bin Abdulaziz may Allah have mercy on him who passed away.”

Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal died after spending over 20 years in a coma following a severe brain injury from an accident at the age of 15 when he was studying as a military cadet in London. He was hospitalised at King Abdulaziz Medical City and was kept on a ventilator until his death.
