The current Sultan of Brunei has since been on the limelight due to his extravagant lifestyle. Here are things you may or may not know about the world richest monarch.
his name is Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam.
1. Assumed office on the 5th October 1967.
2. born: 15 July 1946).
3. He is the 29th and current Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei.
4. He is also the first and incumbent Prime Minister of Brune.
5. The eldest son of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III and Raja Isteri (Queen) Pengiran Anak Damit.
6. he succeeded to the throne as the Sultan of Brunei, following the abdication of his father on 5 October 1967.
7. his Mother iis Suri Seri Begawan (Queen Mother).
8: his fathe is Begawan Sultan, Omar Ali Saifuddien III.
9. Net worth : US$20 billion (2008).
10. After Queen Elizabeth II, the Sultan is the world's second longest-reigning current monarch.
11. the sultan has different titles such as, prime minister, minister of defense, minister of finance, supreme commander of Brunei army force.
12. He spends an average of twenty one thousand dollar just to get an haircut.
13. his palace is the largest presidential palace in the world..
14. he has five sons ans seven daughter
15. his favorite hobby is playing Polo.
16. he became the world richest king after the death of the king of Thailand.
17. he owns over 5,ooo cars.
18. travel with an entourage of over 100 people.
19. prince Almuhtadee Bilal, born in 1974 is the first son of the king and also the first in line to succeed his father
20. his palace has a whooping 257 bathrooms.
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