The World's Wealthiest Royals

You've heard of the world's richest people, but what about the world's richest royals? Here are some facts about the top five wealthiest royals in the world based on their estimated net worth.

1. King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud – $20 billion

Saudia Arabia's King Salman was born in Riyadh on 31 December 1935, to King Abdulaziz and Hassa bint Ahmed Al Sudairi. He took the throne in 2015 and has adopted an incredibly luxurious lifestyle ever since—from golden tissue boxes to vacation budgets of $100 million.

2. King Mohammed VI – $2.1 billion

King Mohammed VI is the current monarch of Morocco and the son of King Hassan II and brother to Princess Lalla Meryem. He became king after his father died in 1999 and is known for his involvement in politics and social issues, as well as contributing to environmental causes like the protection of endangered species. His wealth primarily comes from involvement in industries like phosphate mining and agriculture.

3. Prince Albert II – $1 billion

Prince Albert II of Monaco is the son of Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace. His wealth comes from his real estate holdings, including hotels, apartments, shops, and other properties in Monaco; as well as investments in vineyards around the world; a stake in sporting club AS Monaco football team; and shares in luxury brands LVMH Group (Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy) and Hermes International SA.

4. King Abdullah II – $750 million

King Abdullah II is the ruler of Jordan, a country that has been run by his family for decades. He is the son of King Hussein and Princess Muna al-Hussein and became king upon his father's death in 1999.

His wealth comes from his family's business interests, which include an investment firm called the Al Husseini Group, which was founded by Abdullah’s grandfather in 1932 and focused on real estate development around Baghdad. The group went public in 1968 when it listed on the London Stock Exchange; today it owns hotels, resorts and other properties across Europe as well as two major newspapers: Al Arab Al Yawm (The Arab Today) and Al Ra'i (The Opinion).

5. King Charles III – $600 million

After receiving Queen Elizabeth's inheritance of $500 million, King Charles III is estimated to be the fifth richest royal in the world, with a combined net worth of $600 million. He is also heir to the British throne, after his father Prince Charles’s abdication in 2017.

Charles inherited his wealth from a family trust called The Duchy of Cornwall, which he owns with his siblings and mother Camilla Parker Bowles (the Duchess of Cornwall). It was founded by Edward III in 1337 as part of his grandson’s inheritance when he died without heirs, but now serves as a private estate for all current heirs to the throne.

Conclusion

With so many different people and places on our list, it’s clear that wealth is not just a question of geography or nationality—there are plenty of wealthy royals in every corner of the globe! Of the names on this list, who are you most interested to learn more about?