The richest monarchs in the world are mostly descendants of ancient rulers who were wealthy and influential. Some of these monarchs have used their family influence to venture into many businesses or, using their knowledge and networking, to build empires.
Here are the richest monarchs in the world, as ranked by “The Indian Express.”
1. Maha Vajiralongkorn
Maha Vajiralongkorn is the king of Thailand and the richest monarch in the world. He was born on 28 July 1952. He started school in 1956 at Dusit Palace and then went to the United Kingdom to complete his secondary school education.
In 1972, he enrolled in the Royal Military College, where he earned a bachelor’s degree at the University of New South Wales and military training. For his second bachelor’s degree, Maha studied law at Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University; he graduated in 1982.
Maha Vajiralongkorn has been the Crown Prince since 1972 and took over the throne in 2016 after the passing of his father, King Bhumibol Adulyadej. He has gained wealth from investment, real estate, and inheritance. His current net worth is 43 billion dollars.
2. Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nathan
Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nathan is the President of the United Arab Emirates and ruler of Abu Dhabi. He was born on 11 March 1961. He attended school in Abu Dhabi and then joined the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, graduating in 1979.
He has held numerous roles, such as pilot in the UAE Air Force and member of the Presidential Guard, formerly called the Amiri Guard. Mohammed manages the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, which is where his wealth comes from. His net worth is 30 billion dollars.
3. Hassanal Bolkiah
Hassanal Bolkiah is the paramount ruler of Brunei and was born on 15 July 1946. He began his education at the Istana Daryl Hana Surau and then at Jamalul Alam Malt School in Brunei. His father, Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III, after seventeen years of ruling the country, abdicated to Bolkiah, who was 21 years old at the time, in 1967. He currently lives in the largest palace in the world. Brunei is a very rich monarch; he’s into oil and natural gas exports. He’s valued at 28 billion dollars.
4. Salman Abdulaziz Al Saud
Salman Abdulaziz Al Saud became the king of Saudi Arabia in 2015. He was born on 31 December 1935 and raised in Murabba Palace. Salman started school at Prince’s School in Riyadh, where he studied religion and modern science.
In 1954, he was appointed Deputy Governor of Riyadh and Governor in 1963. Salman became Crown Prince after the death of his brother, Crown Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz. He later became king when his half-brother passed away in 2015. His fortune is mainly from oil and investments. His net worth is 18 billion dollars.
5. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is the ruler of Dubai, Vice President, and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). He was born on 15 July 1949. From age four, he was privately taught Islamic and Arabic studies.
He attended Al Ahmedia School, Al Shaab School, and Dubai Secondary School. Maktoum also attended Bell Educational Trust’s English Language School in the United Kingdom and Mons Officer Cadet School in Aldershot. After his military training, his father appointed him head of Dubai Police.
Maktoum succeeded his brother, Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in 2006 after the latter’s death. Most of Dubai’s ruler’s income comes from real estate and other investments. His net worth is 14 billion dollars.
6. Henri Albert Gabriel
Henri Albert Gabriel is the Grand Duke of Luxembourg. He was born on 16 April 1955 at Betzdorf Castle in Luxembourg. He was educated in France and Luxembourg, and after his military training at the Standard Military Course and Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, he obtained his baccalaureate.
Afterward, he studied Political Science at the University of Geneva and the Graduate Institute of International Studies. He became a Lieutenant Representative in 1998 after his father’s appointment. Henri ascended the throne when his father abdicated to him in 2000. Henri is one of the richest monarchs in the world. His fortune includes real estate, investments, and a stake in the steel industry. He is currently worth 4 billion dollars.
7. Hans-Adam
Hans-Adam is the Prince of Liechtenstein and the Head of State. He was born on 14 February 1945 in Zurich, Switzerland. He studied Business Administration at the University of St. Gallen and worked as a bank trainee in London. He became the Prince of Liechtenstein after his father’s death in 1989. Hans-Adam is a businessman who is involved in real estate, banking, and art collections. His estimated net worth is 4 billion dollars.
8. Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani
Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is the Emir of Qatar. He was born on 3 June 1980 in Doha, Qatar, to Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and Sheikha Moza bint Nasser Al-Missned. He attended Great Britain’s Sherborne School, Harrow School, and Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
He was appointed as a Second Lieutenant in the Qatar Armed Forces. Tamim became the heir to the throne when his elder brother, Sheikh Jassim, renounced his title (Crown Prince). In 2003, he was ordained as the Commander-in-Chief of Qatar’s Armed Forces.
As one of the richest monarchs in the world, Al Thani has an estimated net worth of two billion dollars. He’s involved in Sports; he founded Oryx Qatar Sports, which owns Paris Saint-Germain F.C., a stake in the Qatar Investment Authority, and other investments.
9. Mohammed VI
Mohammed VI is the king of Morocco. He is the second and eldest son of his father, Hassan II, and mother, Lalla Latifa. He was born on 21 August 1963. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Law in 1985 from Mohammed V University in Agdal. He was declared a Colonel Major of the Royal Moroccan Army in 1985. He ascended the throne in 1999 after his father’s passing. Mohammed is a foremost banker and businessman in Morocco. He’s valued at 2 billion dollars.
10. Prince Albert Alexandre
Albert Alexandre is the Prince of Monaco. He was born on 14 March 1957 to Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace. He became the ruler of Monaco in 2005 after his father’s passing. He attended the University of Bristol and Lycee Albert Premier, where he graduated with distinction. He is a wealthy businessman; he owns luxury hotels, real estate development, and his family businesses, which include various investments. His net worth is 1 billion dollars.
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