A remarkable event has emerged from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: a royal, who has been in a coma for 14 years, has exhibited movement for the first time, as captured in a video clip that has sparked both intrigue and hope.
The Khaleej Times reports that Princess Rima bint Talal, the daughter of billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, shared a video of her cousin, Prince Waleed bin Khaled, moving his head, a gesture that has not been witnessed in over a decade.
In a translation of her statement posted on Twitter on May 25, Rima noted that he was “shaking his head” side to side, igniting a flicker of hope among family and followers alike.
This movement marks a significant moment for the family, as it is the first sign of life they have seen since the prince fell into a coma following a devastating car accident in 2005.
The Royal Forums elaborated on the circumstances surrounding his condition, explaining that “Prince Al Waleed, the eldest son of Prince Khalid, sustained severe brain injuries from the accident, which led to his prolonged coma. His mother, Princess Jazzi, is the daughter of the late King Saud bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia.”
Known in media circles as the “Sleeping Prince,” his story emphasizes the delicate balance of medical science and familial devotion. “Since the tragic accident, he has remained in a hospital, supported by life-sustaining machines and enveloped in the loving care of his family. Despite medical opinions suggesting he may be in a state akin to brain death, his parents have steadfastly refused to cease his life support, clinging to the hope for his recovery,” the forum states.
In a twist of fate, it’s worth noting that Prince Khaled bin Talal, the prince’s father, was released from detention by the Saudi government in late 2018. Following his release, he visited his comatose son, sharing photos that captured a poignant family moment, as reported by the BBC.
Details surrounding the exact nature of the prince’s coma remain sparse, but the recent movement has stirred conversations and speculations about possibilities for recovery.
Hope?
Interestingly, news from last month highlighted a woman in the United Arab Emirates who awakened from a staggering 27-year coma. Munira Abdulla, who fell into a coma after a car accident in 1991 while driving her son home from school, represents a beacon of hope. Despite suffering severe brain injuries, she emerged from her comatose state in June of the previous year, a development that her family revealed publicly in April.
“I just never, ever gave up hope. The only thing you have is hope,” her son expressed in an interview with The Sun in May 2019. “I slept by my mother’s side every night in the hospital, dreaming that she would wake up. She is my mother, and like most people, I would do anything for her.”
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