World's richest monarch is wealthier than King Charles. Check his net worth, source of income
King Maha Vajiralongkorn from Thailand, officially known as King Rama X, is the richest monarch in the world. Vajiralongkorn, 66, ascended to the throne after the death of his father, King Bhumibol Adulyadej in October 2016, according to a report from France24. His father ruled the Buddhist kingdom for 70 years, one of the world's longest-serving monarchs. Vajiralongkorn was crowned in May 2019 when his 88-year-old father Bhumibol Adulyadej passed away on October 13, 2016.
What is surprising is that Charles III, the King of the United Kingdom, is a globally influential monarch but he did not make the list of the world’s top 10 richest monarchs. According to the sources, his net worth is estimated to be around $747 million.
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Maha Vajiralongkorn's net worth
The net worth of Maha Vajiralongkorn is $43 billion, according to reports. His wealth can be attributed to the vast wealth and resources that have been accumulated by the Thai royal family over centuries. His massive wealth mainly comes from his investments in real estate in the country as well as ownership of the largest cement company and bank of Thailand, as per reports. Thailand recognizes itself as a constitutional monarchy.
However, according to Fox Business, The estimated net worth of King Maha Vajiralongkorn is between $30 billion and $45 billion. His father Bhumibol Adulyadejwas listed by Forbes as the world’s richest
