Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince’ Still in Coma, Despite Viral Video Claims
A video circulating on social media has sparked false claims that Saudi Arabia’s Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal, widely known as the "Sleeping Prince," has woken up from a 20-year coma. The footage, however, does not show the prince, but rather Saudi businessman and motorsport icon Yazeed Mohamed Al-Rajhi, who recently recovered from an accident.
According to reports, Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal has been in a coma since a car accident in 2005. The royal, who is the great-grandson of Saudi Arabia’s founder, King Abdulaziz, marked his 36th birthday on April 18, 2025. A video shared on social media platforms, including X, claimed that the prince had finally woken up from his coma and was greeted by his family. However, the clip does not show the prince and is actually of Yazeed Mohamed Al-Rajhi.
The viral video, which has been shared with false claims, shows Al-Rajhi meeting people after recovering from an accident. As per an Instagram post shared on Yazeed Racing, Al-Rajhi’s official Baja rally team, he and his co-driver Timo Gottschalk were involved in an accident during the second and final stage of Baja Jordan. The post, which was shared on April 12, stated that both Al-Rajhi and Gottschalk were transported to the hospital as a precautionary measure and were fully conscious and in stable condition.
The Hindustan Times reports that multiple videos of Al-Rajhi’s recovery have been posted on Instagram, including one that shows him at the hospital. A part of this recovery video was shared with a picture of Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal, with the false claim that it was the prince who had woken up from his coma. However, the two individuals are not the same, and there are no reports of the Saudi Prince waking up from his coma.
The ‘Sleeping Prince’ has been in a coma for over two decades, and according to a Times of India (TOI) report, doctors had advised Prince Al-Waleed’s father to end life support, but he refused. The prince’s condition has been a subject of interest for many years, with many people following his story.
As reported by the Hindustan Times, the viral video has been shared with false claims, and it is essential to verify information before sharing it on social media platforms. The video of Al-Rajhi’s recovery has been misinterpreted, and it has led to false claims about the ‘Sleeping Prince.’ It is crucial to rely on credible sources of information to avoid spreading misinformation.
The Hindustan Times can confirm that Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal remains in a coma, and there have been no reports of him waking up. The prince’s family has not released any information about his condition, and it is essential to respect their privacy during this challenging time.
In conclusion, the viral video circulating on social media does not show Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince’ waking up from his coma. Instead, it shows Yazeed Mohamed Al-Rajhi, a Saudi businessman and motorsport icon, recovering from an accident. The Hindustan Times urges everyone to verify information before sharing it and to rely on credible sources to avoid spreading misinformation.
As the story continues to unfold, the Hindustan Times will provide updates on the condition of Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal. For now, it is essential to set the record straight and to clarify that the ‘Sleeping Prince’ remains in a coma.
Related Stories:
- Royal Family: Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal is a member of the Saudi royal family and the great-grandson of Saudi Arabia’s founder, King Abdulaziz.
- Condition: The prince has been in a coma since a car accident in 2005 and has been receiving medical treatment for over two decades.
- Viral Video: A video circulating on social media claims that the prince has woken up from his coma, but it has been confirmed that the footage shows Yazeed Mohamed Al-Rajhi, a Saudi businessman and motorsport icon, recovering from an accident.
The Hindustan Times has been reporting on this story, and we will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
