His father, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, posted the news of his son’s passing on the social media platform X and announced the funeral to be held for three days from Sunday (July 20) to Tuesday (July 22).
Islamic leader’s organisation, The Global Imams Council, expressed sympathies and paid condolences to the parents. “As we share the grief of the Royal Family on this solemn occasion, we recall with deep respect the patience and steadfastness demonstrated by his father, Prince Khaled bin Talal, and his family a testament to their profound faith in the will and decree of Allah. We pray that the Almighty Allah envelops the late Prince with His vast mercy, grants him a place in His eternal Paradise, and bestows patience and solace upon his family and loved ones,” the council wrote.
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The 35-year-old was the eldest of five children — three sons and two daughters — and had a road accident while training as a military cadet in London in 2005.
He was 15 when the incident caused severe brain injuries and internal bleeding, and failed to gain complete consciousness since.
