The royal family is a bit richer this year than the previous year. The Van Oranje-Nassau family has an estimated fortune of 1.4 billion euros. That is an increase of 100 million euros compared to a year earlier, as can be read in the Quote 500 of the magazine Quote.
King Willem-Alexander’s family ranks eighth in the list of the richest families in the Netherlands. Last year that was still eleventh place.
Princess Mabel and Prince Bernhard also appear individually in the list of the richest Dutch people. The wife of the deceased Prince Friso is in 121st place with her estimated fortune of 455 million euros. She owes this fortune to her share in payment platform Adyen.
Prince Bernhard is in 450th place on the list with an estimated fortune of 150 million euros. He earned this through real estate, as co-owner of the circuit in Zandvoort and with his software company Levi9.
Lower limit higher than ever
The five hundred richest Dutch people together own almost 253 billion euros, a record for the Quote 500. To be included in the list, people had to have an estimated net worth of at least 130 million euros, and the lower limit has never been so high.
The biggest riser is Ali Niknam of the online bank bunq. He is now twelfth in the rankings. His fortune grew by 800 million euros to 2.5 billion. Heineken heiress Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken remains the richest person from the Netherlands. Her assets have fallen slightly again, to 12.1 billion euros.
The Royal Family Gets Richer: A Comedy of Wealth and Nobility
Well, well, well… it seems the royal family is enjoying a lovely little bump in their bank balance this year. You know what they say, “money can’t buy happiness,” but let’s be honest here: it can certainly rent it for a while! The Van Oranje-Nassau clan has now amassed an estimated fortune of 1.4 billion euros, which is an increase of 100 million euros. That’s one hundred million reasons to pop the champagne, isn’t it? Or at least enough for a proper royal throwback to the good old days of extravagant banquets!
In the latest edition of the Quote 500, which is like the financial version of the Oscars but way less glamorous (who wants to get all dolled up when you can just count your cash?), King Willem-Alexander and his family have clawed their way up from eleventh place to a respectable eighth position in the ranking of the richest families in the Netherlands. I reckon they must’ve been feeling a tad peckish for that extra slice of pie. But don’t worry; they’ll still have a good seat at the royal dinner table. After all, as the saying goes, “always be nice to the people who serve you, especially if they’re richer than you!”
The Rich Get Richer: Princess Mabel and Prince Bernhard Join the Herd
But wait – there’s more! Some members of the royal family have decided they, too, want to make headlines with their personal fortunes. Princess Mabel, bless her heart, is rocking her 455 million euros, which puts her at number 121 on the list of the richest Dutch. How did she score this princely sum? Simply put, she holds a share in payment platform Adyen. You get a fortune, and you get a fortune – they’re definitely having what we call a “money making tea party!” Meanwhile, Prince Bernhard is hovering at 450th place with a mere 150 million euros. He’s evidently been dabbling in real estate and gaming circuits – the kind you drive cars on, not the digital kind where children throw tantrums! The audacity!
The Record-Breaking Rich List
Now, where’s the context in all this madness? The five hundred richest Dutch people combined own almost 253 billion euros, a record-setting total as astronomical as the number of flavors of ice cream at a Ben & Jerry’s! This year’s lower limit to get on the list is 130 million euros – yes, you heard that right! If you’re not worth that much, you might as well be asking your mates for a fiver to get into the pub…
The biggest mover this year? None other than Ali Niknam of online banking fame, bunq. He’s skyrocketed into twelfth place with an insane leap of 800 million euros, now totaling 2.5 billion. He must have found a golden ticket in his chocolate – or at least someone else’s! And who could forget about the Heineken heiress, Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken, still reigning supreme as the richest person in the Netherlands? Her fortune, alas, has taken a slight dip to 12.1 billion euros. Poor thing – how will she manage with a bit less bubbly in the fridge?
This year, the royal family has experienced a notable increase in wealth, surpassing last year’s financial standing. Specifically, the Van Oranje-Nassau family boasts an impressive estimated fortune of 1.4 billion euros, reflecting an upward shift of 100 million euros compared to the previous year. This significant financial growth is documented in the latest edition of Quote 500, which highlights the wealth of prominent figures in the Netherlands.
In the rankings of the wealthiest families in the Netherlands, King Willem-Alexander’s family has ascended to eighth place, a commendable rise from last year’s eleventh position. This upward trend underscores the royal family’s enduring financial strength.
Princess Mabel and Prince Bernhard are also making individual appearances in the esteemed Quote 500 list, which recognizes the wealthiest Dutch individuals. Princess Mabel, the widow of the late Prince Friso, holds the 121st position, with an impressive estimated fortune of 455 million euros. This substantial wealth is largely attributed to her investment in the payment platform Adyen, which has proven to be a lucrative venture.
Meanwhile, Prince Bernhard finds himself ranked 450th on the list, with an estimated fortune of 150 million euros. His wealth has been amassed through various lucrative endeavors, including real estate investments, co-ownership of the Zandvoort racing circuit, and his successful software company, Levi9.
Lower limit higher than ever
For the first time in its history, the combined wealth of the five hundred richest individuals in the Netherlands has reached an astounding 253 billion euros, setting a new record for the Quote 500. To be eligible for this prestigious list, individuals required a minimum estimated net worth of 130 million euros, marking the highest lower limit the list has ever seen.
Among the notable wealth increases, Ali Niknam, founder of the online banking platform bunq, has made a remarkable leap, positioning himself twelfth in the rankings. His fortune surged by an impressive 800 million euros, now totaling 2.5 billion euros. In contrast, Heineken heiress Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken retains her title as the wealthiest individual from the Netherlands, although her assets have seen a slight decline, currently sitting at 12.1 billion euros.