When we think of wealthy royals, Queen Elizabeth II, princes William and Harry, and Duchess Kate Middleton come to mind. However, you may be surprised to know that the queen mum and her family do not even make the list of the world’s top 10 wealthiest royals. Queen Elizabeth II is estimated to be the 13th richest royal. She has a net worth of $425 million, according to Fortune.
Who are these rich royals, then? Let’s take a look from the 10th richest royal to the top richest in the world. The first person on our list is the son of a famous American movie star turned princess.
10. Albert II of Monaco
Prince Albert is the head of the Grimaldi family.
Net worth: $1 billion
Residence: Monaco
Title: Prince of Monaco
Age: 59
Source of wealth: Société des bains de mer de Monaco and casinos
Prince Albert II, with a net worth of $1 billion in 2010, is head of the 700-year-old Grimaldi family in Monaco, a 2-square mile country on the French Riviera. The Société des bains de mer de Monaco operates the country’s casino and other entertainment properties.
9. Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani of Qatar
He was removed from power in 2013.
Net worth: $2.4 billion
Residence: Qatar
Title: Former Emir of Qatar (abdicated in 2013)
Age: 65
Source of wealth: Qatar Investment Authority, which manages the country’s oil and gas reserves
Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, with a net worth of $2.4 billion in 2010, was the ruling Emir of Qatar from 1995 to 2013. A member of the Al Thani Qatari royal family, his wealth comes from establishing the Qatar Investment Authority, which manages the country’s excess oil and gas reserves. The sheikh established the first Arab global news network, Al Jazeera, loaning about $137 million to the organization.
8. Hans Adam II of Liechtenstein
Despite the size of his kingdom, he’s worth quite a lot.
Net worth: $3.5 billion
Residence: Liechtenstein
Title: Prince of Liechtenstein
Age: 72
Source of wealth: Holding in the Prince of Liechtenstein Foundation
Prince Hans Adam II of Liechtenstein was worth $3.5 billion in 2010. His fortune comes from owning the Liechtenstein Global Trust, the largest family-owned private wealth firm in Europe. The foundation, created in 1970, is a cap for investments including wineries and an agricultural company. The prince is known for his extravagant art collection on display in the Liechtenstein Museum.
7. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum of the United Arab Emirates
He is good about donating his wealth to charity.
Net worth: $4.5 billion
Residence: United Arab Emirates
Title: Prime Minister of United Arab Emirates, Emir Sheikh of Dubai
Age: 68
Source of wealth: Majority share of Dubai Holding and investments from the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, with a net worth of $4.5 billion in 2010, began ruling Dubai when his brother died in 2006. Dubai Holding is a global investment company, founded in 2004. It manages companies’ investments. The emir is known for his charitable donations, including a $10 billion gift in 2007 to set up a foundation which aims to develop sustainable solutions in Arab countries.
6. Mohammed VI of Morocco
His company works with banking and renewable energy.
Net worth: $5.7 billion
Residence: Morocco
Title: King of Morocco
Age: 54
Source of wealth: Investments in SNI holding company
King Mohammed VI of the African country Morocco was worth $5.7 billion in 2015. His family owns SNI, a private holding company established in 1966. The company operates in different fields such as banking, telecommunication, renewable energy, and more. It also invests in other African countries. The king has been relatively active in trying to promote greater economic liberty in Morocco and an expanded range of export-oriented businesses.
5. Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates
He’s banking on those oil reserves.
Net worth: $15 billion
Residence: United Arab Emirates
Title: President of the United Arab Emirates, Emir of Abu Dhabi
Age: 69
Source of wealth: Investments from the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan was worth $15 billion in 2011. Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is a sovereign wealth fund created in 1976 and owned by the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. It invests funds on behalf of the government of Abu Dhabi. It manages the emirate’s excess oil reserves, estimated to be up to $1.3 trillion. The UAE president is known for his philanthropy. He has contributed to medical facilities and relief organizations.
4. Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia
The Saudi king owns a large media group.
Net worth: $17 billion
Residence: Saudi Arabia
Title: King of Saudi Arabia
Age: 81
Source of wealth: Ownership of a media group
Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud is estimated to be worth $17 billion. His family owns a media group, including pan-Arab daily Asharq Al-Awsat and Al Eqtisadiah.
3. Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei
The sultan makes no secret of his billions.
Net worth: $20 billion
Residence: Brunei
Title: Sultan of Brunei
Age: 71
Source of wealth: Profits from oil and gas industry
Hassanal Bolkiah, the Sultan of Brunei, had a net worth of $20 billion in 2010. He is one of the few absolute monarchs still in power. The sultan is known for his lavish spending, reportedly owning more than 600 Rolls-Royce cars. His residence, known as Istana Nurul Iman, is the world’s largest palace. It cost more than $350 million. Brunei is a tiny nation on the north coast of the island of Borneo in southeast Asia. The capital is home to an opulent mosque featuring 29 golden domes.
2. Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand
He took over after his father passed away last year.
Net worth: $30 billion
Residence: Thailand
Title: King of Thailand
Age: 65
Source of wealth: Investments derived from the Bureau of the Crown Property.
Maha Vajiralongkorn, Thailand’s new king, has an estimated net worth of $30 billion. The new king and his family made their money off the quasi-government agency which manages the property of the crown of the Kingdom of Thailand. The bureau is run by a seven-member governing board. The new king’s father, Bhumibol Adulyadej, was ruler of Thailand until he passed away in 2016.
1. Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum of the United Arab Emirates
He left his first wife for his cousin. | Sean Gallup/Getty Images
Net worth: $31.7 billion
Residence: United Arab Emirates
Title: Dubai Sheikh, chairman of Dubai Supreme Fiscal Committee
Age: 58
Source of wealth: CEO and chairman of Emirates Group, chairman of Dubai World, and chairman of Noor Takaful insurance company.
Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum had a reported net worth of $31.7 billion in 2011, making him the No. 1 wealthiest royal in the world. The Emirates Group CEO is also president of the Dubai Department of Civil Aviation.
The sheikh married Egyptian socialite Nivin El-Gamal in 2007, and the two have one child together, named Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, born in 2008. Al Maktoum later also married his first cousin twice removed in 2008.
Al Maktoum has an honorary degree from City University London. He was a two-time flag-bearer for the UAE at the Olympics
Source: Cheat Sheet
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