Saudi prince found dead in luxury London hotel: UK inquest reveals what caused Prince Abdullah Al Saud’s death

The death of Saudi Prince Abdullah bin Fahad bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Jalawi Al Saud, whose body was discovered inside a luxury hotel in London in November 2025, has officially been ruled an accidental death following a UK inquest.

After examining medical evidence, witness statements and CCTV footage, the coroner concluded that the 29-year-old royal died from the combined effects of alcohol and multiple substances, which resulted in cardiac arrest. Investigators found no evidence of foul play, suicide or the involvement of any third party.

Prince was found unresponsive in London hotel

Prince Abdullah was found unresponsive in his suite at the London Marriott Hotel Kensington on November 25, 2025, after hotel staff entered the locked room and contacted emergency services.

Paramedics attempted to revive him, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Following the investigation, Coroner Jean Harkin recorded a verdict of “death by misadventure,” a legal finding used in the UK when someone dies accidentally while voluntarily engaging in a risky activity.

Medical evidence points to combined drug and alcohol use

Evidence presented during the inquest showed that the prince suffered a fatal cardiac arrest after consuming alcohol together with GHB, a central nervous system depressant often associated with recreational use, as well as other substances.

Toxicology reports found:

• A blood alcohol concentration of 222 mg per 100 ml, significantly above England’s legal drink-driving limit.
• Toxic levels of GHB.
• The presence of cannabis.
• A recreational amount of Xanax.
• Therapeutic levels of other prescribed anti-anxiety medication.

Medical experts told the court that no underlying disease or natural medical condition contributed to his death. Instead, they concluded that the combined depressant effects of these substances caused the fatal cardiac arrest.

Previous treatment for substance dependence

The inquest also heard that Prince Abdullah had sought professional treatment for alcohol and prescription drug dependence several months before his death.

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In August 2025, he was admitted to the Priory Hospital in southwest London, where he completed a medically supervised detoxification programme for alcohol, benzodiazepines and pregabalin.

He later continued rehabilitation at Rainford Hall in Merseyside before being discharged in October 2025 after recovering from a respiratory infection.

Although he reportedly missed several follow-up appointments after leaving treatment, healthcare professionals told the court they found no evidence suggesting he was at risk of suicide.

No evidence of foul play, investigators conclude

The investigation found no signs of forced entry, no evidence of a struggle inside the hotel room and no suicide note.

CCTV footage reviewed by investigators showed the prince returning to the hotel alone after briefly stepping outside for a cigarette on the night before his death. Authorities found no indication that anyone else entered his suite before he was discovered.

These findings supported the conclusion that no criminal offence had taken place.

Saudi Royal Court announced his passing

Prince Abdullah largely remained out of the public spotlight despite being a member of Saudi Arabia’s House of Saud.

Following his death, the Saudi Royal Court officially announced his passing, and funeral prayers were later held in Riyadh.

Medical experts who testified during the inquest also reiterated longstanding warnings that combining alcohol with depressant substances such as GHB and benzodiazepines can significantly increase the risk of respiratory depression, unconsciousness, cardiac complications and fatal overdose.