‘Born with a silver spoon!’ is an idiom that suits well for many who are literally born into the wealthiest families around the world and live ultra-luxurious lifestyles. From Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Prince Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, here we take a look at some of the richest princes around the world and the multi-million dollar toys they own. (Image: Shutterstock)
No 7. Moulay Hassan | As heir to the Moroccan throne, Prince Moulay Hassan travels in a custom Being 737 and is often seen attending global summits like a seasoned leader, despite being in his early 20s. Known for his love for fast cars, Hassan’s fleet of cars includes Aston Martin’s, Lamborghini’s and Porsche’s. (Image: Reuters)
No 6. Prince Abdul Mateen | The younger brother of Prince Azim, Prince Mateen is following in the footsteps of his family’s lavish legacy. He can be seen jet-setting to exotic locales aboard his private jet and even indulging in luxury sports such as polo and horse riding. Mateen’s Instagram handle gives a glimpse into his life, featuring luxury yachts to private zoos with a large number of tigers. His impressive collection of supercars includes Ferrari’s and Lamborghini’s. (Image: Reuters)
No 5. Prince Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum | He is popular for his adventurous lifestyle, which includes skydiving over Dubai’s skyscrapers or riding camels across the desert. The crown prince of Dubai owns a custom Bugatti Veyron, rare Arabian horses and a private Boeing 747. His grand estates in Dubai are adorned with golden marble. (Image: Reuters)
No 4. Prince Albert II | Prince Albert II of Monaco, who controls one of the wealthiest principalities worldwide, has a personal wealth of around $1 billion, as per reports. He is famous for his impressive collection of vintage cars and even hosts some of the world’s most prestigious events like the Monaco Grand Prix. He even has access to multiple luxurious yachts, while his Prince’s Palace in Monaco is said to be worth billions of dollars.
No 3. Prince Al Waleed bin Talal Al Saud | Fondly called the ‘Arabian Warren Buffett’, Prince Al Waleed reportedly has a fortune of $20 billion, living in the lap of luxury. He owns a Boeing 747 that has been customised into a flying palace featuring a gold-plated throne and concert hall. Besides this, he also owns the 300 million dollar super yacht — Kingdom 5KR. It is believed that his Kingdom Palace in Riyadh has 420 rooms and features priceless art and vintage cars.
No 2. Prince Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan | With a fortune estimated at around $30 billion, Prince Mansour is a major figure in the UAE’s leadership and a luxury enthusiast. Besides owning the Manchester City football club, his garage is packed with several high-end luxury vehicles, including Bugatti’s, Bentley’s and a Porsche 918 Spider. He is also the owner of one of the world’s largest yachts, Topaz, which is estimated to be around $450 million. (Image: Reuters)
No 1. Prince Mohammed bin Salman | Popularly known as MBS, Mohammed bin Salman belongs to the House of Saud, the ruling royal family of Saudi Arabia, whose net worth exceeds $1.4 trillion. His biggest splurge includes the $450 million Leonardo da Vinci painting, Salvatore Mundi; the Château Louis XIV in France for around $300 million; as well as the $500 million super yacht, Serene. It boasts everything from swimming pools and helipads to an underwater observation deck. Besides this, the Saudi Crown Prince owns luxury private jets and several palaces. (Image: Reuters)