• Hassanal Bolkiah is the current Sultan of Brunei. He is also the country's Prime Minister, and is the acting head of Brunei's Defense and Finance Departments. Because of Brunei's oil-wealth, Bolkiah possesses vast personal wealth and is known for living lavishly.

• 1. Full name: Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah
  2. Born: July 15, 1946 in Bandar Seri Begawan
  3. Current Sultan of Brunei
  4. Coronation: August 1, 1986
  5. Preceded by his father, Omar Ali Saifuddien III
  6. Residence: Istana Narul Iman Palace
  7. Heir: Bolkiah's son, Al-Muhtadee Billah
  8. Two wives: Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha and Pengiran Isteri Azrinaz Mazhar
  9. Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II
  10. Owns Jerudong Theme Park
  11. Enjoys playing Polo, Squash and Badminton
  12. Estimated net worth: $22 billionMSNBC: The richest royals in the world (September 3, 2007)
  13. Amended Brunei's Constitution in 2006 to make himself legally infallibleHelloMagazine.com: Sultan of Brunei Declares Himself Infallible (March 9, 2006)

• Expensive Toys

  He is also famous for enormous private collection of cars. He owns hundreds of rare or unique sports cars from manufacturers around the world, including Rolls Royce, Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Aston Martin. He stores these in five warehouse-sized garages.AutoMotoPortal.com: Sultan of Brunei - His private automotive empire (July 26, 2006)

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