The World's Richest Royals: Some Possess Fortunes Reaching Rp 611 Trillion

Nobility is synonymous with abundant wealth and a luxurious lifestyle. Besides possessing immense riches, the lives of nobles are vastly different from those of ordinary people. According to the *South China Morning Post*, here is a list of the world's richest royals in 2021.

1. King Maha Vajiralongkorn – US$ 43 Billion (Rp 611.23 Trillion, exchange rate Rp 14,215/US$)

The King of Thailand, Maha Vajiralongkorn, is crowned the world's richest royal with a fortune of US$ 43 billion or Rp 611.23 trillion. His wealth comprises 16,200 hectares of land in Thailand, along with 40,000 lease contracts throughout the country, including 17,000 in the capital city.

2. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah – US$ 28 Billion (Rp 398.01 Trillion)

The Sultan of Brunei Darussalam, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, is the second-longest-reigning monarch in the world, after Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. His wealth stems from the oil and natural gas export business.

3. King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud – US$ 18 Billion (Rp 255.86 Trillion)

The King of Saudi Arabia, Salman Abdulaziz bin Saud, is the third richest king in the world. If his family's wealth were included, the Al Saud family would be the wealthiest family globally, with assets exceeding US$ 1 trillion.

4. Emir Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan – US$ 15 Billion (Rp 213.22 Trillion)

Emir Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the leader of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is estimated to have a net worth of US$ 15 billion. His wealth originates from his position as chairman of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, which manages the UAE's oil surplus.

5. King Mohammed VI – US$ 8 Billion (Rp 113.72 Trillion)

King Mohammed VI of Morocco is the fifth richest king in the world. His wealth increased after inheriting a 35% stake in the parent company Société Nationale d'Investissement (SNI) from his late father, King Hassan.

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