Richest Royals of the World

Bangalore: How wealthy can royals across the world be? Are they wealthier than Gates, Buffet and Ellison? It is surprising to see that most royals of the world are not as rich as they seem. Still, they fall comfortably in the bracket of billionaires. So, here are the richest royals of the world as listed by Rediff –

King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand
Fortune - $30 Billion

King Bhumibol Adulyadej tops the list among the richest royals. He is among the longest-reigning emperor of the world. His wealth was around $35 billion. This number has decreased as he met with losses in stocks and land. The wealth of the king and the royal family are managed by Privy Purse and the Crown Property Bureau (CPB). Forbes says that the king has made his fortune by investing in Siam Commercial Bank and Siam Cement. CPB also hold a major stake in - Shin Corporation, Deves Insurance, Sammakorn and Thai Insurance Company. CPB also rents out properties to Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok, Siam Paragon and Central World Tower. The royal family owns 3 aircrafts, including an - Airbus A319 and Boeing 737-800. The king also has 2 custom-built stretch limos.