In a recent study, Prince Abdul Mateen of Brunei has emerged as the leading royal figure globally, surpassing Prince William, who secured the second position.

The study considered various factors such as gender, country of origin, net worth, Google search popularity, attractiveness in Google searches, and overall royalty ratings.

Prince Mateen achieved an impressive score of 8.95 out of 10 across all these criteria, closely followed by the Prince of Wales with a score of 8.92.

Despite Prince William’s popularity and royal status, Prince Abdul Mateen, known for his prominence in Asia, claimed the top spot.

With a substantial net worth of £3.9 billion, Prince Mateen stands among the top ten wealthiest royals globally, while Prince William ranks 35th with a net worth of £79 million.

Interestingly, Prince Harry, claiming the third spot, was deemed the most attractive royal in Google searches, garnering 107,920 clicks.

The rise of Prince Mateen to the pinnacle of royalty coincides with his recent wedding to his long-time partner and entrepreneur, Anisha Rosnah.

Their extravagant 10-day wedding celebration captured public attention, shedding light on Rosnah’s educational background in the UK, where she graduated from the University of Bath.

Anisha Rosnah has since ventured into the fashion industry with her brand, Silk Collective, and co-manages a tourism company named Authentirary alongside a friend.

Prince Mateen, aged 32, holds the position of the sixth successor to Brunei’s throne and is the tenth child of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, renowned as one of the wealthiest individuals globally.

Notably, Prince Mateen shares common interests with Princes William and Harry, having served as a helicopter pilot in the Royal Brunei Air Force.

Having previously engaged with members of the British Royal Family, Prince Mateen attended the Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla alongside his father