15 Richest Living Monarchs of the World

 

The crowned heads of the world have always been the ultimate exponents of wealth and power.
The families which ruled over the destinies of the world, have built their history on a money stream resulted from the direct implication in the economy of the country they ruled. These fortunes may not be always the largest in the world but they certainly are the safest ones.
The royal houses of the world were very constant as money goes and of course their estates stayed put in spite of recession and economic problems.
What makes these wealthy men and women stand out is the combination of blue blood lifestyle and exceptional fortunes. They tend to set a standard all rich men feel compelled to follow.

1. King of Thailand: Bhumibol Adulyadej – $35 bn

2. Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi - $23 bn

 

3. Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, King of Saudi Arabia – $ 21 bn

4. Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan of Brunei – $20 bn

5. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai – $18 bn

6. Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein – $5 bn

7. Sheikh Hamad, Emir of Qatar – $2 bn

8. King of Morocco: Mohammed IV – $ 1.5 bn

9. Prince Albert II, Prince of Monaco – $1.4 bn

10. Qaboos Bin Said, Sultan of Oman – $1.1 bn

11. Prince Karim Al Husseini – $1 bn

12. The Queen of England: Elizabeth II – $650 mn

13. Queen of Netherlands: Beatrix Wilhelmina Armgard - $300 mn

14. King of Swaziland: Mswati II – $200 mn

15. Yang di-Pertuan Agong Mizan Zainal Abidin, Sultan of Terengganu, Malaysia – $ 120 mn