Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, affectionately called “Dede” by his family, passed away at 36 after remaining in a coma for 20 years following a car accident at the age of 15. Born in April 1990, his accident in 2005 during military studies changed everything.
أدعو الله عز وجل
بإسمه الأعظم وبأسمائه الحسنى و صفاته العلا
الله الذي لا إله إلا هو الحي القيوم وحده لا شريك له
له الملك وله الحمد وهو على كل شيء قدير
مع بداية عام 2025
أن يشافي ويعافي
والدتي وابني الوليد
ومرضانا ومرضى المسلمين pic.twitter.com/FGIv1yhRHG— خالد بن طلال بن عبد العزيز ( أبو الوليد ) (@allah_cure_dede) December 31, 2024
Though silent and motionless, his life was marked by his father’s unwavering hope and devotion. Prince Khaled filled his son’s hospital room with photographs, lights, and prayers, creating an atmosphere of love despite the long years of uncertainty.
The community often gathered, offering prayers and support, while the prince symbolized resilience and faith. His death on July 19, 2025, was announced by his father, who expressed profound sorrow and faith in God’s will.
{يَا أَيَّتُهَا النَّفْسُ الْمُطْمَئِنَّةُ، ارْجِعِي إِلَىٰ رَبِّكِ رَاضِيَةً مَّرْضِيَّةً، فَادْخُلِي فِي عِبَادِي، وَادْخُلِي جَنَّتِي}
بقلوب مؤمنة بقضاء الله وقدره وببالغ الحزن والأسى ننعى إبننا الغالي
الأمير الوليد بن خالد بن طلال بن عبدالعزيز آل سعود رحمه الله
الذي انتقل… pic.twitter.com/QQBbMWGOOG— خالد بن طلال بن عبد العزيز ( أبو الوليد ) (@allah_cure_dede) July 19, 2025
The prince’s story reminds us of the powerful connection between family love and endurance in the face of tragedy.
