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Coronavirus: Thai king criticised for staying in Germany during pandemic is world’s richest royal
Sheikhs from the oil-rich Middle East have had to accept second billing in the royals’ rich list – and the UK royal family might not be as rich as you think
Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn is the richest royal in the world, with an estimated net worth of US$43 billion. Photo: CEO World
Did you know that the Thai king, who has been criticised for remaining in Germany while the coronavirus pandemic grips his nation and its subjects, is the richest royal in the world?
With an estimated net worth of US$43 billion, Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn, officially known as King Rama X, has more wealth at his fingertips than any other monarch on the planet.
Despite the fact insulting the monarchy is illegal in Thailand, King Vajiralongkorn, 67, has been subject to widespread online scrutiny at home since it emerged he was staying in his second residence in Europe while the Covid-19 pandemic unfolds.
The Thai king is by far the world's richest leader. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, of Brunei, comes in a distant second with a total wealth valued at US$28 billion.
The third richest royal is from the Middle East. The wealth of King Salman bin Abdul Aziz al-Saud, from Saudi Arabia, is valued at around US$18 billion, followed by Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan, of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (US$15 billion), King Mohammed VI, from Morocco (US$8.2 billion); and Prince Hans-Adam II, of Liechtenstein (US$7.2 billion).
King Maha Vajiralongkorn, Thailand: US$43 billion
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Brunei: US$28 billion
King Salman bin Abdul Aziz al-Saud, Saudi Arabia: US$18 billion
Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan, Abu Dhabi, UAE: US$15 billion
King Mohammed VI, Morocco: US$8.2 billion
Prince Hans-Adam II, Liechtenstein: US$7.2 billion
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, Dubai, UAE: US$4 billion
Grand Duke Henri, Luxembourg: US$4 billion
Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, Qatar: US$2.1 billion
Prince Albert, Monaco: US$1 billion
Queen Elizabeth II, UK: US$520 million
Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, UK: US$420 million
King Carl XVI Gustaf, Sweden: US$70 million
Queen Margrethe II, Denmark: US$40 million
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, UK: US$40 million
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, UK: US$40 million
King Harald V, Norway: US$30 million
Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, UK: US$30 million
King Felipe VI, Spain: US$20 million
Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, UK: US$10 million
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, UK: US$5 million
Are the British royals the richest royals in the world?
Queen Elizabeth II. Photo: CEO World
When you think of royalty, you think of the British royal family – but in reality their wealth actually pales in comparison to some of the other royals around the world. Believe it or not, Queen Elizabeth II is worth US$520 million. Prince Charles is worth US$400 million.
Meanwhile, his sons Prince William and Prince Harry come next, and both are valued around US$40 million. Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge – is calculated at US$10 million.
Queen Elizabeth II: US$520 million
Prince Charles: US$420 million
Prince William: US$40 million
Prince Harry: US$40 million
Prince Philip: US$30 million
Kate Middleton: US$10 million
Meghan Markle: US$5 million
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This article originally appeared on CEOWorld Magazine .