Sri Lanka, July 20 -- Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, widely known as Saudi Arabia's "Sleeping Prince," has passed away at the age of 36 after spending nearly two decades in a coma.

His family confirmed his death over the weekend, bringing an emotional end to one of the kingdom's most heart-rending royal stories.

"With hearts full of faith in Allah's decree and destiny, and with profound sadness and sorrow, we mourn our beloved son Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - may Allah have mercy on him - who passed away to Allah's mercy today," his father, Prince Khaled bin Talal bin Abdulaziz, posted on social media.

Funeral prayers are scheduled to be held on Sunday after the Asr prayer at Imam Turki ...