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Below is a list of the World's Richest Monarchs in order of wealth, the figures are calculated based upon their present assets as Sovereigns of the Realm, whereas it should be noted that most studies upon this subject past and present by magazines, books and by the media, listing figures attributed to the so-called true wealth of the Monarchs in question are misleading, those compiling these false figures, in most circumstances source their information from a small collection of individuals who do not and in some cases choose not to understand the complicated asset wealth of a Monarch through their vast Hereditary and Sovereign wealth therein, as such readers and viewers of such articals, should take special note that any listing, which lists Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom of Great Britain, below first place, upon the list in question, should not be read any further.

H.M Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain and Nothern Ireland

No. 1

Age: 85

Net worth: £ 60 Billion - Plus

Her Majesty's personal fortune is based upon, Her hereditary property and ownership rights therein as Sovereign of the Realm, including: the Crown Estates, the Royal Palaces of Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace, St James's Palace, the Palace of Holyrood, Windsor Castle, the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kew Palace and Bangueting House, the Crown Jewels and Her family investments, the Royal Art Collection and family properties including Balmoral and Sandringham. The estimates of Her wealth are often mistakenly valued on the basis that the Crown Estates, Royal Palaces and the Crown Jewels, are in some way inalienable items held and not owned by the Sovereign, this is a misleading and false statement of facts, there are no such documents in existence to proof this false view and as such they are owned, borne and enjoyed as hereditary possessions of the Reigning Sovereign, thus can be legally viewed as personal property of the British Sovereign, being owned and enjoyed under their inalienable rights as Monarch of the Realm.

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H.M King Abdullah Al-Aziz-Sa'ud of Saudi Arabia

No. 2

Age: 87


Ascended to the throne August 2005, soon after, the construction began on a $26 billion city named in his honor, which the government hopes will become the new economic epicenter of the Middle East. Saudi Arabia is now earning approximately over $1 billion a day from oil exports, helping boost the royal family's fortune. The King is well known for his kindness concerning persons in need, He is an avid horseman and breeds Arabian horses, he founded the Equestrian Club in Riyadh, His Wealth is based upon vast Oil reserves, global properties, global investments and family interests.



H.H Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed An-Nahyan of Abu Dhabi

No. 3

Age: 64


Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (born 1948), referred to either as Sheikh Nahyan or Sheikh Khalifa is the current President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Emir of Abu Dhabi. He succeeded to both posts on 3 November 2004, replacing his father Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who had died the day before. He is the current chairman of Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, His wealth is based upon vast Oil reserves, global properties, global investments and international family interests.


H.M King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand

No. 4

Age: 84


King Bhumibol of Thailand, the 80-year-old King of Thailand, is the longest serving monarch in Thai history. He has benevolently used his royal wealth in over 3,000 rural development projects in the country. He has a world record in having the highest number of honorary university degrees (136). The royal Palace in Bangkok was built in 1782, the Palace consists of an aggregate of buildings on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River, The total area is 218,400 sq. m. His wealth is based upon the Royal Thai Estates Agency, with vast tracks of land across Thailand including over 3000 acres of the Capital Bangkok, together with vast jewel reserves, personal investments and family property.


H.H Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

No. 5

Age: 62


H.H Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Arabic آل مكتوم محمد بن راشد ; Muḥammad bin Rāshid al Maktūm), also Sheikh Mohammed, (born July 22, 1949), is the Prime Minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Ruler of Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed, is viewed as one of the greatest horse owners of all time, who is also known for his generosity and kindness to others. His wealth is based upon vast Oil reserves, global properties, global investments, and international family interests.


H.M Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei

No. 6

Age: 65


The 63-year Sultan of Brunei, the 29th heir to the throne of an unbroken 600-year-old Brunei dynasty, The Sultan has anything between 3000 to 6000 cars in his collection. The Istana Nurul Iman palace, the Sultan's official residence, provides visitors a spectacular sight. It is the biggest palace in the world, much bigger than the Vatican palace. US$ 350 million was spent in erecting the palace. It has 1788 rooms, 257 bathrooms and the total floor area is 2,152,782 sq. feet. His wealth is based upon Oil reserves, global properties, global investments and international family interests.


H.M Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands

No. 7

Age: 74


H.M Queen Beatrix (Beatrix Wilhelmina Armgard; born 31 January 1938) is the Queen regnant of the Kingdom of the Netherlands comprising the Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, and Aruba. She is the first daughter of Queen Juliana of the Netherlands and Prince Bernhard of Lippe-Biesterfeld. She studied law at Leiden University. In 1966, she married Claus von Amsberg, with whom she had three children: Prince Willem-Alexander (born 1967), Prince Friso (born 1968), and Prince Constantijn (born 1969). When her mother Juliana abdicated on 30 April 1980, Beatrix succeeded her as Queen of the Netherlands. She was widowed in 2002. In 2008, the Queen's wealth was wrongly estimated at $300 million, this grossly under values Her Majesties personal and family wealth, the Dutch Royal Family is the largest shareholder in Royal Dutch Shell Oil Company, estimated at about 25 per cent, which would value Her Majesty, in the tens of billions, together with vast personal and family investments and assets, art and jewels, a more truthful figure has been attributed to Her Majesty.


H.H Sheikh Sabah IV bin Ahmad Al-Sabah of Kuwait

No. 8

Age: 82


H.H Sheikh Sabah IV Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (Arabic: الجابر صباح األحمد Sabāh الصباحal-Ahmad al-Jābir as-Sabāh; born June 16, 1929) is the Emir of Kuwait. He was swornin on January 29, 2006 after confirmation by the National Assembly of Kuwait. He isthe fourth son of the late Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, a former Emir of Kuwait.He is the head of the Ruling Al-Sabah family. Unlike royals in many Gulf states, Sheikh Sabah's wealth is based on a stipend standing at $188 million a year, but of course thisdoes not take in to account of the families vast wealth accumulated before the presentlaw of stipend. The Emir called for new elections after the resignation of Kuwaiti cabinetin March and is promoting economic reform to attract more investment and speed upprivatization and ease land-ownership regulations to prepare for the post-oil era. Hiswealth is based upon a stipend from Oil reserves, global properties, global investmentsand international family interests.


H.H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani of Qatar

No. 9

Age: 60


Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Hamad bin Abdullah bin Jassim bin Muhammed Al Thani was born in 1952, he is the Emir of the state of Qatar. He rose to that position on June 26, 1995, after deposing his father, who was vacationing in Switzerland at the time. Sheikh Hamad spearheaded the development of Qatar's vast oil and natural gas reserves. The country now has the highest per-capita income in the world. A graduate of Britain's Sandhurst Military Academy, Sheikh Hamad also oversaw the modernization of Qatar's armed forces and Provided key start-up capital for Al Jazeera and its English sister station. His wealth is based upon Oil and Gas reserves, global properties, global investments andinternational family interests.


H.M Sultan Qaboos Bin Said As-Said of Oman

No. 10

Age: 71


Qaboos Bin Said, the Sultan of Oman, His riches are accounted to surplus oil production, He owns a 500 ft yacht, and the Al Alam Royal Palace, the residence of the Sultan, which overlooks the serene Muscat harbour. The regal palace is an exquisite marvel of art and architecture. His wealth is based upon Oil reserves, global properties, global investments and international family interests.


H.M King Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain

No. 11

Age: 62

Net worth: £ 3.5 Billion - Plus

His Majesty King Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa, KCMG (Arabic: حمد بن ‎)(born 28 December 1950, Riffa, Bahrain) is the currentعيسى آل خليفةKing of Bahrain (since 2002), having previously been its Emir (from 1999). He is the son of Isa ibn Salman Al Khalifah, the previous emir. For his secondary schooling, he attended the The Leys School, Cambridge, England. He later attended military colleges in the United Kingdom (including Sandhurst) and the United States (including Fort Leavenworth). Al Khalifah has great interest in preserving heritage and continues to indulge in a number of sports activities and hobbies including falconry, golf, fishing, tennis and football. His keen interest in Arabian horses caused him to establish the Amiri stables in June of 1977 which was registered in the World Arabian Horses Organization in September 1978. His wealth is based upon Oil reserves, global properties, global investments and international family interests.


H.M.S.H The Prince Hans-Adam II of Liechtenstein

No. 12

Age: 67


His Most Serene Highness The Sovereign Prince Hans-Adam II, Ferdinand AloisJosef Maria Marko d'Aviano Pius von und zu Liechtenstein, (born 14th February 1945, in Zurich), is the reigning Prince of Liechtenstein. He is the son of Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein (1906-1989) and his wife Countess Georgina von Wilczek (1921-1989). He also bears the titles Duke of Troppau and Jägerndorf, Count of Rietberg. The Prince heads the small Alpine Principality, His wealth is based upon the family's bank,LGT, His most valuable asset and other holdings including an estimated 20,000 hectaresof land in Austria, several 17th-century palaces in central Vienna, the company RiceTecin the U.S and a vast 400-year-old art collection.



H.R.H. The Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg

No. 13

Age: 56


His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg (given names: Henri Albert Gabriel Félix Marie Guillaume; born at Betzdorf Castle in Betzdorf, Luxembourg, 16 April 1955) is the head of state of Luxembourg. He is the eldest son of Jean, Grand Duke of Luxembourg and Princess Joséphine-Charlotte of Belgium. His maternal grandparents were King Leopold III of Belgium and Astrid of Sweden. He is a nephew of the current King of Belgium, Albert II. His wealth is based upon various personal and family investments including industry, bank deposits, gold and real estate.


H.M.S.H The Prince Albert II of Monaco

No. 14

Age: 53

Net worth: £ 2.5 Billion - Plus

His Most Serene Highness Albert II, Sovereign Prince of Monaco (Albert Alexandre Louis Pierre Grimaldi, born 14 March 1958) is the head of the House of Grimaldi and the current ruler of the Principality of Monaco. He is the son of Rainier III, Prince of Monaco and his Princess Consort, Grace Kelly. His wealth is based upon real estate, family art collection, antique cars, stamps and a stake in Monte Carlo's Casino.


H.H Shah Karim al-Hussayni - The Aga Khan IV

No. 15

Age: 75


Shah Karim al-Hussayni, The Aga Khan IV, KBE, CC, GCC, GCIH (Arabic: آغا خان الرابع األمير شاہ کريم الحسيني سمو ‎) (born December 13, 1936) is the 49th and

current Imam of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims. He has been in this position and has held the title of Āgā Khān since July 11, 1957, when at the age of 20 he succeeded his grandfather, Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan. The Āgā Khān is responsible for the interpretation of the faith for his followers and as part of the office of the Imamate, endeavors to improve the quality of their lives and of the communities in which they live.

The Āgā Khān is a descendant of Prophet Muhammad through his cousin and son-in-law, Ali, the first Imam, and his wife Fatima, Muhammad's daughter, and is referred to by members of his community as Mawlana Hazer Imām (حاضر إمام, "Present Imām"). Since his ascension to the Imamate, the Āgā Khān has witnessed complex political and economic changes which have affected his followers, including independence of African countries from colonial rule, expulsion of Asians from Uganda, the independence of Central Asian countries such as Tajikistan from the former Soviet Union, and continuing turmoil in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

The Āgā Khān has been particularly interested in the elimination of global poverty; the advancement of the status of women, the promotion of Islamic

culture, art, and architecture; and furthering pluralistic values in society. He is the founder and chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network, one of the largest private development networks in the world, which works towards social, economic and cultural development in Asia and Africa.

The Aga Khan's wealth is based upon global properties, global investments and international family interests, He owns 900 thoroughbreds and has a stake in one of Britain's largest horse-auction houses, His annual income is estimated to be $300m. Business interests include hotels and airlines, and he has also invested in a tourist complex in Sardinia. His main source of income is through investing in stocks, companies and material goods.

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