In some countries, the monarchy is still in power. This means that these countries are still led by a noble who is usually called a king and queen. Their wealth is sometimes in the spotlight. These kings are known as richest kings in the world.
6. Grand Duke Henri
Duke of Luxembourg lives in Berg Castle with his wife, five children and four grandchildren. His family also owns a vacation home in Cabasson, which is located in Southern France. Additionally, the family has reportedly received more than US $300,000 annually since 1948 to carry out their royal functions.
Country: Luxembourg
Estimated net worth: US $4 billion
7. Prince Hans Adam II
Prince Liechtenstein is the owner of the Liechtenstein Global Trust, which is Europe’s largest family-owned private wealth company. It is also made him the richest monarch in Europe. He is also a master of the arts, whose lavish collections are on display at the Liechtenstein Museum.
Country: Liechtenstein
Estimated net worth: US $ 3.5 billion
8. Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani
The Sheikh’s wealth from Qatar comes from establishing and managing the Qatar Investment Authority, which maintains the country’s excess oil and gas reserves. He is also well-known for being a US $137 million donor to support Arab’s first global news network, Al Jazeera. In 2018, the king is the youngest ruler in the world.
Country: Qatar
Estimated net worth: US $2.1 billion
9. King Mohammed VI
As King of Morocco, Mohammed VI receives an annual salary of US $488,604. But apart from the King, he was also a shrewd businessman and banker. His family owns a majority stake in Société Nationale d’Investissement (SNI), which has businesses operating in various industries such as banking, mining, real-estate, tourism, insurance, telecommunications, and others.
He also owns a lot of land in the country. And the Forbes states that the palace’s daily operating budget is reportedly US $ 960,000, which is paid by the Moroccan state.
Country: Morocco
Estimated net worth: US $2.1 billion
10. Prince Albert II The
Son of the legendary Grace Kelly, Prince Albert II’s fortune gained from his holdings in Société des bains de mer de Monaco, the company that manages the fortunes of the Monte Carlo Casino and Opéra de Monte-Carlo.
Apart from that, he also owns his mother’s house in Philadephia. In fact, her marriage to South African Olympic swimmer Charlene Wittstock in 2011 was one of the most expensive weddings in the world.
Country: Monaco
Estimated net worth: US $ 1 billion
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