But in an unexpected shock, in 2005, at the age of 15, he was involved in a major car accident. As a result, he suffered a severe brain hemorrhage and severe internal injuries. He was subsequently airlifted from london to saudi arabia and continued to receive treatment at king Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh. Despite the efforts of various medical experts from the united states and Spain, the prince never regained consciousness. For the past several years, prince Al-Waleed has been in a minimally responsive coma. That is, when his body makes spontaneous movements. He was continuously put on a ventilator.
The prince's coma has attracted the attention and sympathy of the public beyond the royal family. The room where he was being treated has almost turned into a peaceful spiritual space. Religious figures, family members, and onlookers have been praying while reciting verses of the Quran, hoping that the prince will somehow recover. There have also been incidents of prince Al-Waleed's subtle reactions while reciting verses of the Quran. The videos of these were shared on social media. They often went viral. Moreover, they have become a symbol of enduring faith and trust in God.
For the past 20 years, prince Khalid bin Talal Al Saud has been firmly convinced that his son would somehow recover, praying for him for hours. He did everything he could to help him. Even during the night prayers of Ramadan and Eid al-Bakrid, prince Khalid can be seen praying fervently to god for his son. prince Khalid used his social media pages, especially his X page, to share updates about his son, express his prayers, and call others to prayer. He recently shared the news of his son's death on his X page yesterday.
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