Queen Elizabeth II Not Among The Top 10 Richest Ruling Monarchs

Every British royal family fan knows that Queen Elizabeth II is extremely wealthy and living a life of luxury that most people can only dream of. Yet her personal net worth of around $500 million, according to Forbes, still isn’t enough to land her a spot on the top ten richest royals of the world.

1. King Maha Vajiralongkorn, Thailand ($30 Bn)

The richest ruling monarch at the moment is Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn, according to Business Insider. The king, who has a net worth of $30 billion, made his money from investments mainly coursed through the Crown Property Bureau, which manages the property of the crown of Thailand.

2. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Brunei ($20 Bn)

At second place is the Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah. The ruler of the oil-rich nation, his net worth is estimated to be around $20 billion. With all that wealth, he constructed the world’s largest palace reported to be worth $350 million as his home.

3. King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Arabia ($18 Bn)

Another ruler of an oil-rich country, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia is ranked third. The Middle Eastern monarch has a net worth of $18 billion, which comes from a diversified investment portfolio that includes a media group that owns pan-Arab daily, Asharq Al-Awsat and Al Eqtisadiah.

4. Emir Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, United Arab Emirates ($15 Bn)

UAE President and Emir of Abu Dhabi Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan is ranked fourth with a net worth of $15 billion. He is also the chairman of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, which oversees the nation’s excess oil reserves.

5. Emir Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE ($4 Bn), and Grand Duke Henri, Luxembourg ($4 Bn)

The Emir Sheikh of Dubai and UAE’s vice president, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is the world’s fifth-richest ruling monarch with his net worth of around $4 billion.

Meanwhile, Luxembourg’s Grand Duke Henri is Europe’s wealthiest ruling monarch with a net worth of $4 billion. This makes him tied to Dubai’s Emir Sheikh.

6. Prince Hans-Adam II, Liechtenstein ($3.5 Bn)

Liechtenstein’s monarch, Prince Hans-Adam II, comes in at the seventh place. His net worth is estimated to be $3.5 billion. His vast fortune comes from LGT Group, a privately owned bank, as well as his property and winery investments abroad.

8. King Mohammed VI, Morocco ($2.1 Bn)

The African continent is represented by Morocco’s King Mohammed VI, who is ranked at eighth place. His net worth is estimated to be around $2.1 billion, which comes from the royal family’s shares of Morocco's National Investment Company.

9. Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Qatar ($1.2 Bn)

Another oil-rich monarch made it to the top ten list. Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is ranked ninth with his net worth of $1.2 billion.

10. Prince Albert II, Monaco ($1 Bn)

The Principality of Monaco might be small, but it’s the venue for the high-profile the Grand Prix. It’s also the favorite destination for billionaires with its casinos and yacht shows. Naturally, its monarch, Prince Albert II, who owns one fourth of the land, benefited from the booming real estate scene, which has contributed to his fortune worth $1 billion. He is ranked as the 10th richest monarch.