In some countries, monarchies still flourish, and royal families enjoy untold wealth. They own land, buildings, various enterprises - this is, so to speak, a family business. There is no exact way to calculate the value of royal property and estimate income, because monarchs do not pay taxes and do not report to anyone. Well, roughly the list of the richest monarchs in the world looks like this.
1. Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Condition: $ 35 - $ 75 billion + 
Elizabeth II Alexandra Mary Windsor, known as Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, and also as the formal head of state of the Commonwealth (former British colonies - Canada, Australia, New Zealand), has a huge fortune that can be measured in various ways. Elizabeth II is arguably the richest monarch living today. She was born in 1926, ascended the throne in 1952, and since then the British Empire has lost 12 colonies that gained independence. However, the loss of territories does not mean a decrease in the wealth of the ruling British queen, although his estimates depend on what is included in it. Although the Queen's personal fortune is estimated at $ 365 million, the long list of her hereditary holdings includes lands and properties of the Duchy of Lancaster, all royal palaces and castles, including Buckingham, Kensington and Windsor, the Tower of London, treasures of the British crown, family investments, the royal collection of works arts and other objects of property of the royal family.
2. Salman ibn Abdul-Aziz Al Saud, King of Saudi Arabia. Condition: $ 50 billion + 
Born in 1935, member of the Saudi royal family. This is a huge clan of thousands of people. King Salman began his career as deputy governor, then became governor of the capital of Riyadh and continued to be for 48 years - from 1963 to 2011, when he was appointed minister of defense. He was then appointed Crown Prince, and in 2015, after the death of King Abdullah, became King of Saudi Arabia. King Salman's wealth naturally rests on liquid gold hidden under the sands of the Arabian Desert - that is, oil - and thanks to him, the Saudis have the opportunity to make huge investments and real estate investments around the world.
3. Bhumibol Adulyadej, former king of Thailand. Condition: $ 30 - 35 billion + 
Bhumibol Adulyadej was the king of Thailand and set a world record for the duration of his reign - he was on the throne for almost 70 years. He was also one of the most adored rulers of his people, and is remembered as a kind and wise king who tried to make people's lives better. For example, he financed and personally supervised irrigation projects in poor rural areas of the country. His fortune included, among other things, over 3,000 acres of land in central Bangkok, stocks in major companies and banks, and the magnificent 545-carat Golden Jubilee diamond, the largest cut diamond in the world.
4. Khalifa Ibn Zayed Al Nahyan, Emir of Abu Dhabi and President of the UAE. Condition: $ 15 - $ 35 billion + 
Khalifa ibn Zayed al-Nahyan, being the Emir of Abu Dhabi, is automatically the President of the United Arab Emirates, as well as the Supreme Commander-in-Chief. He is the second president of the UAE and the 16th emir, and has been on the throne for about 12 years. The power of the emir is inherited. As you can easily guess, much of his fortune is the result of the huge oil reserves (about 98 billion barrels) in his emirate. He also personally manages the largest investment fund Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, whose task is to profitably invest oil money. Emir is known for his charitable activities - he spent more than $ 460 million out of his pocket to fund medical institutions. The wealth of all members of the al-Nahyan royal family is estimated at approximately $ 150 billion.
5. Mohammed Ibn Rashid Al Maktoum, Emir of Dubai, Prime Minister and Vice President of the UAE. Condition: $ 4 - $ 30 billion 
Sheikh Mohammed's net worth is valued very differently. In 2011, Forbes put him at the very bottom of the list, and today's estimates raise him almost to the very top - from $ 30 billion. These figures change depending on the fall in the growth of world oil prices. Sheikh Mohammed, however, does not only build his wealth on oil: he invests in real estate abroad, invests in large companies, and is very successful in this. He is also involved in charity work - in 2007 he donated $ 10 billion to create a fund named after him. This charitable foundation funds a huge number of humanitarian projects in various fields around the world. In addition, the sheikh is the largest horse breeder, as he loves horses very much.
6. Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan of Brunei. Condition: $ 30 billion 
When Haji Hassanal Bolkiah became Sultan of Brunei in October 1967, he continued the family tradition for six centuries as the 29th ruler of one ruling dynasty. In 2006, he amended the constitution to put him above the law. This ruler is known not only for his enormous wealth, but also for his love of luxury and huge spending. His royal residence has 1,788 rooms (and 257 bathrooms). The area of the residence is 200,000 sq. meters. It is the largest royal palace in the world, and its construction cost the Sultan $ 350 million. Hassanal Bolkiah is a car fanatic. He has several thousand of them - the coolest, most expensive and rare models. Well, the Sultan of Brunei is also very fond of private planes built especially for him.
7. Willem-Alexander, King of the Netherlands. Condition: $ 12 billion 
Willem-Alexander Klaus Georg Ferdinand is a newcomer to the royal club, because he joined it relatively recently - in April 2013. He is the first man on the Dutch throne since 1890. As King of the Netherlands, he is also the monarch of the island states of Curacao, Aruba and Sint Maarten. Willem-Alexander's fortune is effectively merged with that of his mother, the former Queen Beatrix, and the rest of the Dutch royal family, who jointly hold approximately 25% of the shares of the largest oil and gas company in the world - Royal Dutch Shell Oil Company. In addition to this, the king has other assets as well as priceless works of art, collections of jewelry, etc.
8. Sabah al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah, Emir of Kuwait. Condition: $ 9 billion 
Sheikh Sabah became the Emir of Kuwait in 2006 at the already very venerable age of 77 years. His fortune is the merit of previous generations and, of course, the large reserves of Kuwaiti oil. Today the sheikh has to be content with an annual "stipend" of about $ 190 million.
9. Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar. Condition: $ 8.5 billion 
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani became the 4th Emir of Qatar when his father relinquished power to his son in 2013. Unlike many princes of the Arab world, after studying in Europe (in Great Britain), he immediately returned to his homeland and began to help his father in governing the state. Sheikh Tamim was born in 1980 and is the youngest monarch in the world, the youngest emir of Qatar since the country's independence, and one of the youngest heads of state in the world in general. His fortune has a solid oil foundation, and the money is successfully invested in various projects around the world through the Qatar Investment Authority investment fund, which is headed by the sheikh himself.
10. Qaboos bin Said Al Said, Sultan and Prime Minister of Oman. Condition: $ 700 million - $ 7.5 billion 
Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said came to power in 1970, having deposed his father in a palace coup. In the Arab world, he is the longest reigning monarch. However, his subjects are concerned that the Sultan has no heirs and is not married. In 1976, he was briefly married to his cousin, but this union quickly disintegrated and since then the sultan has been single. This gave rise to many rumors about his homosexuality, which in Oman, by the way, is a great sin. But the residents of Oman have something to thank their ruler for: during the time that he was in power, oil money settled not only in someone's pockets, but also went to the modernization of the healthcare sector and the development of the country's infrastructure. The Sheikh also serves as Oman's foreign minister, defense minister, finance minister, and central bank president, so assessing how much money he actually has is not an easy task. It is known that he personally paid for the restoration of several mosques in the country, but not all of his expenses are so altruistic: the sultan lives in a luxurious palace and owns one of the largest yachts in the world.
11. Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein. Condition: $ 3.5 - $ 6 billion 
Tiny Liechtenstein, a country in Central Europe, located between Austria and Switzerland, is only 24 km long and covers an area of approximately 155 square meters. km. In general, you can get around the country on foot, just walking from village to village. But as for the wealth of the ruling royal dynasty, this is the case when the size of the country does not matter ... This monarch owns almost 50,000 acres of land in Austria, palaces in Vienna (because they simply do not fit in Liechtenstein), collections of works arts and ... bank.
12. His Royal Highness Henri - Grand Duke of Luxembourg. Condition: $ 3 - $ 4 billion 
Henri Albert Gabriel Felix Marie Guillaume has been acting Grand Duke of Luxembourg since 2000 after his father stepped down from power. This small duchy is bordered by France, Belgium and Germany and covers an area of approximately 2,600 square meters. km. The country may be small, but very rich and with pleasant legal loopholes for business. The royal family amassed a large fortune back in the 1800s, ruling another duchy, Nassau-Wiesbaden, which is now part of Germany, and in which gambling was allowed - which filled the royal treasury to the very top. These days, they mostly own real estate.
13. Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain. Condition: $ 3.5 billion 
In 1999, he became Emir of Bahrain following the death of his father, Sheikh Hamad bin Isa bin Salman Al-Khalifa, and in 2002 declared himself king. In principle, the name does not play a special role here, because one way or another, the Al-Khalifa dynasty has ruled in Bahrain since 1783. The king has 4 wives and 12 children, but he can definitely afford to support them. Bahrain's rulers legally received a third of all oil revenues until 1973, when the law was changed, and now they simply receive a fixed amount annually. Interestingly, between 1926 and 1970, there seems to be no record of exactly how much money went to the royal family.
On the last day of April kingdom of the netherlands will go to the reign of the 45-year-old prince Willem-Alexander, and for the Dutch monarchy this is a special occasion, as women have sat on the throne for the past 120 years. Queen Beatrix, ranked 7th in the ranking of the richest monarchs on the planet (which was compiled by the publication Forbes according to the British Heraldic Almanac Almanach de Gotha), will pass on to his son not only the title and the throne, but also a considerable fortune. Here is a list of the richest monarchs on our planet who hold their posts as of 01/31/2013.
1. Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain
Age - 86 years old
Started to rule in 1952
The fortune is estimated at £ 60 billion (almost $ 94.42 billion)
When calculating the fortune of the British queen, the value of unique objects perceived as state property is not taken into account. But if you take into account Kensington and Buckingham Palaces, Windsor Castle, Holyrood Palace, St. James's Palace and other real estate owned by the royal family, as well as the royal collection of works of art, then Elizabeth II is in the first place in the ranking.
2. Abdullah Ibn Abdel Aziz Al Saud, King of Saudi Arabia
Age - 88 years old
He began to rule in 2005
The fortune is estimated at £ 40 billion (almost $ 62.95 billion)
The main part of the state of the king of Saudi Arabia is oil, from the sale of which the state receives about $ 1 billion per day. In addition, the monarch owns a huge stable with the best Arabian horses (Abdullah ibn Abdel Aziz Al Saud is a passionate rider and founder of the equestrian club in Riyadh) and a good garage, most of which are antique and exclusive cars.
3. Sheikh Khalifa Ibn Zayed Al-Nahyan, Emir of Abu Dhabi
Age - 65 years old
He began to rule in 2004
The fortune is estimated at £ 30 billion (almost $ 47.21 billion)
Sheikh Abu Dhabi, who is the current president of the United Arab Emirates, also has a huge fortune thanks to oil. And this is not surprising: almost 80% of the UAE's oil reserves are concentrated in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. In addition, Sheikh Khalifa ibn Zayed al-Nahyan invests his own funds in various sectors of the world economy, which gives him a good income.
4. Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand
Age - 85 years old
He began to rule in 1946
The fortune is estimated at £ 28 billion (almost $ 44.06 billion)
The owner of the 4th place in the ranking of the richest monarchs of the planet can be ranked among the most zealous: a large part of Bhumibol Adulyadej's fortune is spent on the development and implementation of more than 3 thousand projects aimed at the development of agricultural lands in Thailand. However, this is not surprising, since he is the head of the Royal Thai Real Estate Agency, which owns colossal tracts of land in the country. In addition, he owns a collection of precious stones, which seriously affects the size of the fortune.
5. Sheikh Mohammed Ibn Rashid Al-Maktoum, Emir of Dubai
Age - 63 years old
He began to rule in 2006
The fortune is estimated at £ 25 billion (almost $ 39.34 billion)
Currently Sheikh Mohammed is also the Prime Minister of the UAE. He owns one of the largest and most expensive stables in the world. The Emir of Dubai owes a large part of his fortune to the oil reserves, which are concentrated in his emirate. In addition, investments in various sectors of the world economy provide a good income.
6. Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan of Brunei
Age - 66 years old
He began to rule in 1967
The fortune is estimated at £ 24 billion (almost $ 37.77 billion)
The most famous property of the Sultan of Brunei (except for oil produced in the country) is a collection of cars, numbering 3-6 thousand cars, many of which came out in limited series or in a single copy. The palace of the Sultan "Istan Nurul Iman" ("Palace of Light") with an area of more than 200 thousand square meters is also known all over the world. m: with 1788 apartments and 257 bathrooms.
7. Beatrix, Queen of the Netherlands
Age - 75 years old
Started to rule in 1980
The fortune is estimated at £ 10 billion (almost $ 15.74 billion)
Traditionally, the fortune of Queen Beatrix is estimated at 300 million US dollars, excluding the royal share of Royal Dutch Shell (about 25 percent), the value of collections of jewelry and works of art. And if we take into account all these riches, then the total state of the Queen of the Netherlands will amount to tens of times more, making it possible to be one of the ten richest monarchs of our time.
8. Sabah al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah, Emir of Kuwait
Age - 83 years old
He began to rule in 2006
The fortune is estimated at £ 9 billion (almost $ 14.17 billion)
The annual share of the Kuwaiti monarch's income from oil sales is $ 188 million, which is the basis of his fortune. However, Sheikh Sabah is well aware that oil reserves will someday be depleted, so now he is taking steps to ensure that the country is ready for the post-oil era: initiating economic reforms, the implementation of which will simplify the rules for land privatization and facilitate the conditions for attracting foreign investment.
9. Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir of Qatar
Age - 61 years old
He began to rule in 1995
The fortune is estimated at £ 7 billion (almost $ 11.02 billion)
Who came to power as a result of the overthrow of his father, who inadvertently went to rest in Switzerland, Sheikh Hamad is known as a progressive leader: under his rule, Qatar became the first country in the region to grant women the right to vote. The Emir of Qatar reformed the oil and gas industry, created ideal conditions thanks to which foreign investments from the largest mining companies are attracted to the country.
10. Qaboos bin Said Albusaid, Sultan of Oman
Age - 72 years
He began to rule in 1970
The fortune is estimated at £ 6 billion (almost $ 9.44 billion)
By uniting the Imamate of Oman and the Sultanate of Muscat, Qaboos bin Said Albusaid founded a single state. The Sultan of Oman, like other monarchs of this region, is the owner of the "oil" state. In addition, he owns the royal palace of Qasr al-Alam, built in 1972, and several yachts (one of which is the 155-meter yacht "Al-Said"), included in the division of the royal yachts of the Omani Navy.
11. Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein
Age - 67 years old
He began to rule in 1989
The fortune is estimated at £ 4 billion (almost $ 6.29 billion)
The main source of wealth for the prince who rules the small Alpine state is the family bank LGT. In addition, the current monarch of Liechtenstein owns several palaces of the 17th century in Vienna, a unique collection of works of art collected by the princely family for 4 centuries, as well as 20 thousand hectares (200 sq. Km) of land.
12. Hamad ibn Isa al-Khalifa, king of Bahrain
Age - 63 years old
He began to rule in 2002
The fortune is estimated at £ 3.5 billion (almost $ 5.50 billion)
The King of Bahrain is a passionate lover of Arabian horses. In 1977, he created the Amiri stable, which a year later was included in the list of the World Organization of Arab Horses and today is one of the most expensive and largest in the world. The state of the Emir of Bahrain is based on oil, as well as income from international investments, which are dealt with by a special royal fund.
13.Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg
Age - 57 years old
He began to rule in 2000
Unfortunately, European monarchs cannot boast of highly profitable sources of savings, unlike their Middle Eastern counterparts, who have created their fortunes on oil reserves. Therefore, the state of Duke Henri is bank deposits, real estate and gold reserves, as well as shares of various industrial companies. It is worth noting that part of the income of the Duke of Luxembourg is directed to the protection of wildlife, and above all to the protection of the unique Galapagos Islands.
14. Albert II, Prince of Monaco
Age - 54 years old
He began to rule in 2005
The fortune is estimated at £ 3 billion (almost $ 4.72 billion)
The prince of Monaco's fortune is based on a collection of works of art collected by the princely family. In addition, he has an expensive collection of antique cars, a collection of stamps and a substantial income from the casino in Monte Carlo.
15. Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, Imam of the Nizari Ismailis 
Age - 76 years old
He began to rule in 1957
The fortune is estimated at £ 2 billion (almost $ 3.15 billion)
Prince Karim Aga Khan IV is the spiritual leader of the vast Nizari Ismaili community who live in Oman, Tajikistan, India, Syria and Zanzibar. And although the Nizari do not have their own state, their head is equated to the monarch: in 1957, Queen Elizabeth II granted him the title "His Highness". Prince Karim Aga Khan IV owns 900 purebred Arabian horses and also owns a stake in one of the UK's equestrian auction houses, which generates a decent income of US $ 300 million a year. In addition, he earns income from the management of several airlines and hotels, from investments in the tourism business and owns shares in the largest industrial companies.
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10. Sebastian Piñera, President of Chile - $ 2.4 billion.
The Chilean President is the owner of the Chilevision TV channel, which, in fact, helped him win the 2010 elections. Don't forget that Piñera is the owner of the most popular football club in Chile, Colo Colo. One should not miss the moment that, as a politician and a person, Piñera is a far-sighted person.
Piñera has owned a 27% stake in LAN Airlines since 1994. It also controls almost the entire credit card market in Chile.
9. Mohammed VI, King of Morocco - $ 2.5 billion.
Mohammed VI is a vivid illustration of the saying "rich as a king." The owner of 2.5 billion dollars came to power in Morocco in 1999, after the death of his father.
In truth, the people of Morocco are not as happy as their ruler. The country has a huge number of problems associated with corruption, failure to fulfill promises, as a result of which riots often occur. But be that as it may, nothing will prevent Mohammed from being defeated and losing the title of the richest ruler in Africa, because he owns the ONA Group, which operates in industries such as mining and processing. Also, the company specializes in retail.
8. Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir of Qatar - $ 2.5 billion.
In 1995, after the death of his father, Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani took power into his own hands. During the reign of his father, he was the owner of the Aljazira TV channel, but according to unconfirmed reports, he is still its co-owner. He invests in football, and even tried to aim at the acquisition of Manchester United.
7. Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein - $ 4 billion.
Full name: Johannes Hans Adam Ferdinand Alois Josef Maria Marko d'Aviano Pius von und zu Liechtenstein.
Continues family traditions and collects works of art. Owns the banking group LGT. Since 2004, he handed over some of his powers to his son Alois.
The family's fortune is estimated at $ 7.6 billion. It is considered the richest family in monarchical Europe.
6. Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, Emir of Dubai - $ 4 billion.
He became the Emir of Dubai in 2006, as well as the Prime Minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates. He grew up in a family of four sons. Power was inherited from his brother Maktoum bin Rashid al-Maktoum.
Some of the Emir's wives came from the Royal Family. The four daughters of the emir are also married to its members.
He is the main shareholder of Dubai Holding, the largest company in the country. They have the second largest yacht in the world.
5. Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE - $ 15 billion.
He began to rule the UAE after the death of his father in 2004. In parallel, he became the Emir of Abu Dhabi. Owned by Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. The family's fortune is estimated at $ 150 billion.
4. Abdullah bin Abdulaiz Al Saud, King of Saudi Arabia - $ 18 billion.
Saudi Arabia controls 18% of the world's oil reserves, so the king draws his fortune from here.
3. Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan of Brunei - $ 20 billion.
Small state, but a rich ruler.
Full name: Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Muizzaddin Waddaullah ibn Al-Markhum Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saiddifudien Saadul Khairi Waddien.
Owned the largest collection of the most expensive cars in the world. Divorced twice. Stripped all of his ex-wives of royal titles. Has seven daughters, five sons, ten grandchildren.
2. Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand - $ 30 billion.
Thailand is not just a place to relax and have an unforgettable time, but also a state ruled by the richest king who has been in power since 1949.
Owns Siam Cement, Thailand's largest industrial conglomerate, with 3,493 acres of land in Bangkok.
1. Vladimir Putin, President of Russia - $ 40 billion.
The declared fortune for 2007 is $ 150,000.
According to unconfirmed information, Vladimir Putin owns 11 yachts. Directly related to the following companies: Gazprom, Surgutneftegaz.
According to experts, the fortune can range from $ 40 billion to $ 70 billion.
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In some countries, monarchies still flourish, and royal families enjoy untold wealth. They own land, buildings, various enterprises - this is, so to speak, a family business. There is no exact way to calculate the value of royal property and estimate income, because monarchs do not pay taxes and do not report to anyone. Well, approximately the list of the richest monarchs in the world looks like this.
1. Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Condition: $ 35 - $ 75 billion +
Elizabeth II Alexandra Mary Windsor, known as Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, and also as the formal head of state of the Commonwealth (former British colonies - Canada, Australia, New Zealand), has a huge fortune that can be measured in various ways. Elizabeth II is arguably the richest monarch living today. She was born in 1926, ascended the throne in 1952, and since then the British Empire has lost 12 colonies that gained independence. However, the loss of territories does not mean a decrease in the wealth of the ruling British queen, although his estimates depend on what is included in it. Although the Queen's personal fortune is estimated at $ 365 million, the long list of her hereditary holdings includes lands and properties of the Duchy of Lancaster, all royal palaces and castles, including Buckingham, Kensington and Windsor, the Tower of London, treasures of the British crown, family investments, the royal collection of works arts and other objects of property of the royal family.
2. Salman ibn Abdul-Aziz Al Saud, King of Saudi Arabia. Condition: $ 50 billion +
Born in 1935, member of the Saudi royal family. This is a huge clan of thousands of people. King Salman began his career as deputy governor, then became governor of the capital of Riyadh and continued to be for 48 years - from 1963 to 2011, when he was appointed minister of defense. He was then appointed Crown Prince, and in 2015, after the death of King Abdullah, became King of Saudi Arabia. King Salman's wealth naturally rests on liquid gold hidden under the sands of the Arabian Desert - that is, oil - and thanks to him, the Saudis have the opportunity to make huge investments and real estate investments around the world.
3. Bhumibol Adulyadej, former king of Thailand. Condition: $ 30 - 35 billion +
Bhumibol Adulyadej was the king of Thailand and set a world record for the duration of his reign - he was on the throne for almost 70 years. He was also one of the most adored rulers of his people, and is remembered as a kind and wise king who tried to make people's lives better. For example, he financed and personally supervised irrigation projects in poor rural areas of the country. His fortune included, among other things, over 3,000 acres of land in central Bangkok, stocks in major companies and banks, and the magnificent 545-carat Golden Jubilee diamond, the largest cut diamond in the world.
4. Khalifa Ibn Zayed Al Nahyan, Emir of Abu Dhabi and President of the UAE. Condition: $ 15 - $ 35 billion +
Khalifa ibn Zayed al-Nahyan, being the Emir of Abu Dhabi, is automatically the President of the United Arab Emirates, as well as the Supreme Commander-in-Chief. He is the second president of the UAE and the 16th emir, and has been on the throne for about 12 years. The power of the emir is inherited. As you can easily guess, much of his fortune is the result of the huge oil reserves (about 98 billion barrels) in his emirate. He also personally manages the largest investment fund Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, whose task is to profitably invest oil money. Emir is known for his charitable activities - he spent more than $ 460 million out of his pocket to fund medical institutions. The wealth of all members of the al-Nahyan royal family is estimated at approximately $ 150 billion.
5. Mohammed Ibn Rashid Al Maktoum, Emir of Dubai, Prime Minister and Vice President of the UAE. Condition: $ 4 - $ 30 billion
Sheikh Mohammed's net worth is valued very differently. In 2011, Forbes put him at the very bottom of the list, and today's estimates raise him almost to the very top - from $ 30 billion. These figures change depending on the fall / rise in world oil prices. Sheikh Mohammed, however, does not only build his wealth on oil: he invests in real estate abroad, invests in large companies, and is very successful in this. He is also involved in charity work - in 2007 he donated $ 10 billion to create a fund named after him. This charitable foundation funds a huge number of humanitarian projects in various fields around the world. In addition, the sheikh is the largest horse breeder, as he loves horses very much.
6. Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan of Brunei. Condition: $ 30 billion
When Haji Hassanal Bolkiah became Sultan of Brunei in October 1967, he continued the family tradition for six centuries as the 29th ruler of one ruling dynasty. In 2006, he amended the constitution to put him above the law. This ruler is known not only for his enormous wealth, but also for his love of luxury and huge spending. His royal residence has 1,788 rooms (and 257 bathrooms). The area of the residence is 200,000 sq. meters. It is the largest royal palace in the world, and its construction cost the Sultan $ 350 million. Hassanal Bolkiah is a car fanatic. He has several thousand of them - the coolest, most expensive and rare models. Well, the Sultan of Brunei is also very fond of private planes built especially for him.
7. Willem-Alexander, King of the Netherlands. Condition: $ 12 billion
Willem-Alexander Klaus Georg Ferdinand is a newcomer to the royal club, because he joined it relatively recently - in April 2013. He is the first man on the Dutch throne since 1890. As King of the Netherlands, he is also the monarch of the island states of Curacao, Aruba and Sint Maarten. Willem-Alexander's fortune is effectively merged with that of his mother, the former Queen Beatrix, and the rest of the Dutch royal family, who jointly hold approximately 25% of the shares of the largest oil and gas company in the world - Royal Dutch Shell Oil Company. In addition to this, the king has other assets as well as priceless works of art, collections of jewelry, etc.
8. Sabah al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah, Emir of Kuwait. Condition: $ 9 billion
Sheikh Sabah became the Emir of Kuwait in 2006 at the already very venerable age of 77 years. His fortune is the merit of previous generations and, of course, the large reserves of Kuwaiti oil. Today the sheikh has to be content with an annual "stipend" of about $ 190 million.
9. Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar. Condition: $ 8.5 billion
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani became the 4th Emir of Qatar when his father relinquished power to his son in 2013. Unlike many princes of the Arab world, after studying in Europe (in Great Britain), he immediately returned to his homeland and began to help his father in governing the state. Sheikh Tamim was born in 1980 and is the youngest monarch in the world, the youngest emir of Qatar since the country's independence, and one of the youngest heads of state in the world in general. His fortune has a solid oil foundation, and the money is successfully invested in various projects around the world through the Qatar Investment Authority investment fund, which is headed by the sheikh himself.
10. Qaboos bin Said Al Said, Sultan and Prime Minister of Oman. Condition: $ 700 million - $ 7.5 billion
Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said came to power in 1970, having deposed his father in a palace coup. In the Arab world, he is the longest reigning monarch. However, his subjects are concerned that the Sultan has no heirs and is not married. In 1976, he was briefly married to his cousin, but this union quickly disintegrated and since then the sultan has been single. This gave rise to many rumors about his homosexuality, which in Oman, by the way, is a great sin. But the residents of Oman have something to thank their ruler for: during the time that he was in power, oil money settled not only in someone's pockets, but also went to the modernization of the healthcare sector and the development of the country's infrastructure. The Sheikh also serves as Oman's foreign minister, defense minister, finance minister, and central bank president, so assessing how much money he actually has is not an easy task. It is known that he personally paid for the restoration of several mosques in the country, but not all of his expenses are so altruistic: the sultan lives in a luxurious palace and owns one of the largest yachts in the world.
11. Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein. Condition: $ 3.5 - $ 6 billion
Tiny Liechtenstein, a country in Central Europe, located between Austria and Switzerland, is only 24 km long and covers an area of approximately 155 square meters. km. In general, you can get around the country on foot, just walking from village to village. But as for the wealth of the ruling royal dynasty, this is the case when the size of the country does not matter ... This monarch owns almost 50,000 acres of land in Austria, palaces in Vienna (because they simply do not fit in Liechtenstein), collections of works arts and ... bank.
12. His Royal Highness Henri - Grand Duke of Luxembourg. Condition: $ 3 - $ 4 billion
Henri Albert Gabriel Felix Marie Guillaume has been acting Grand Duke of Luxembourg since 2000 after his father stepped down from power. This small duchy is bordered by France, Belgium and Germany and covers an area of approximately 2,600 square meters. km. The country may be small, but very rich and with pleasant legal loopholes for business. The royal family amassed a large fortune back in the 1800s, ruling another duchy, Nassau-Wiesbaden, which is now part of Germany, and in which gambling was allowed - which filled the royal treasury to the very top. These days, they mostly own real estate.
13. Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain. Condition: $ 3.5 billion
In 1999, he became Emir of Bahrain following the death of his father, Sheikh Hamad bin Isa bin Salman Al-Khalifa, and in 2002 declared himself king. In principle, the name does not play a special role here, because one way or another, the Al-Khalifa dynasty has ruled in Bahrain since 1783. The king has 4 wives and 12 children, but he can definitely afford to support them. Bahrain's rulers legally received a third of all oil revenues until 1973, when the law was changed, and now they simply receive a fixed amount annually. Interestingly, between 1926 and 1970, there seems to be no record of exactly how much money went to the royal family.
10. Sultan Qaboos bin Said, Sultanate of Oman ($ 700 million)
The Sultanate of Oman belongs to the countries of the Persian Gulf and is located in the southeastern part of the Arabian Peninsula. Qaboos came to power in a coup, overthrowing his father, and embarked on massive liberal reforms in the country that drastically changed Oman.
The oil and gas industry has become the main source of income for Oman. Qaboos bin Said has personally participated in several large-scale projects to rebuild the country and is investing in affordable education and social development.
9. Albert II, Prince of Monaco ($ 1 billion)
Monaco is the smallest monarchy in the world, but this does not prevent his lordship (he can be called by this title since 2005) from being one of the most social royals in this world. Prince Albert II inherited his many riches, including real estate in Monaco and France, as well as collections of art, vintage cars and brands, from his parents Rainier III and Grace Kelly. He even has his own stake in a casino in Monte Carlo.
The prince was a bachelor for a long time, but in 2011 he married the Olympic champion from South Africa Charlene Wittstock.
8. Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Sheikh of Qatar ($ 2 billion)
Qatar is a thriving oasis island in the Arabian Peninsula that reaps colossal revenues from its abundant natural resource base - gas. As a ruler, Sheikh Al-Thani is quite impressive in his biography. He graduated from the Military Academy in Sandhurst, UK, and has held positions in the Qatar Armed Forces and the National Bureau of Security and Economics.
One of his beauties wives, Sheikh Moz, is known for her unrivaled taste and social activism.
7. Muhammad VI, king of Morocco ($ 2.5 billion)
Since 1999, Mohammed has been the head of state of Morocco, although his great-grandfather still held the title of Sultan. The dynasty dates back to the 17th century and is trusted by all citizens of the country.
Due to partial modernization in 1957, after his country gained independence, his grandfather accepted the title of king because he considered it more secular. Known, in particular, for his business acumen, Muhammad VI began to invest in agriculture and banking, where he actively involves all members of the royal family.
In addition to being a successful businessman, Muhammad VI also did a lot to preserve culture. It was during his reign that Berber became one of the official languages of Morocco, while Berbers make up about 60% of the total population of the country. The monarch is known for his sharp reaction to social problems, because it was thanks to his policies and concessions that the country managed to avoid serious unrest during the "Arab Spring".
6.Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein ($ 3.5 billion)
The head of state is also the owner of the country's largest bank, the Liechtenstein Global Trust, and has a reputation as a collector of fine arts.
5. Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain ($ 15 billion)
Although most of her wealth was inherited, Queen Elizabeth II was able to accumulate significant capital in the amount of $ 5 billion In total, her condition is estimated at $ 15 billion making her one of the richest monarchs in the world. However, it depends on how you count. Some techniques make it possible to nominate Elizabeth II to the first place in the list of the richest monarchs.
4. Prem Tinsulanon, king of Thailand ($ 16 billion)
The king of Thailand has lost absolute power, but remains the supreme commander, a symbol of the unity of the nation and a defender of Buddhism. Prem Tinsulanon was born into an aristocratic family, his father - Luang Vinitantakarma Tinsulanon - is associated with the royal court of the era of the last king.
Until October 2016, the former King of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej, according to some sources, owned the world's largest diamond and was the richest monarch in the world. He sat on the throne for over 70 years.
3. Salman ibn Abdul-Aziz Al Saud, king of Saudi Arabia ($ 17 billion)
The country where the cradle of Islamic civilization is located has not only a rich history, but also the richest territories today. A quarter of the world's oil reserves are located here.
King Al Saud leads a philanthropic lifestyle, donating most of his wealth in support of Muslim traditions and communities both within Muslim countries and for numerous confessional communities around the world. It is worth noting that his nephew, Prince Al-Walid ibn Talal Al Saud, is even richer. His assets are estimated at $ 26 billion, so although the monarch himself is not the richest in the world, his family may well compete for the title of the richest clan in the world.
2. Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan of Brunei
Brunei is located in the coastal region of Southeast Asia, making it an ideal destination for trade routes.
Receiving income from abundant deposits of gas and oil, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah maintains the economy and culture at a stable level, the subjects of his country are not burdened with the obligation to pay taxes. The Sultan of Brunei is known for his love of luxury - his collection of rare cars is estimated at $ 5 billion.
1. Khalifa Al Nahyan, Sheikh of the United Arab Emirates ($ 23 billion)
The wealth of the United Arab Emirates is not only a reserve of 100 billion barrels of oil, but also those recreational resources, attractions and luxury goods that are created with the money of the UAE. The luxurious building "Burj Khalifa" or the oldest mosque in the United Arab Emirates (Al-Bidiya) is world famous.
Sheikh Khalifa is not only the head of state, but also the chairman of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, which operates annually at its discretion in the amount of $ 600 billion.