Known for Omega Seamaster and inherited pieces
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RoyaltyWatchCollectors
Royal families have been patrons of haute horlogerie for centuries. From inherited heirlooms to modern brand partnerships, explore the watches of the world's royals.
- Watchmonocle Editorial
- Curator
- February 13, 2026
- Published
Parmigiani Fleurier and inherited Patek Philippe collection
King Charles III
Known for Rolex Submariner and Breitling
Prince Harry
Cartier Tank — one of the most iconic royal watch moments
Princess Diana
Jaeger-LeCoultre and Patek Philippe collector
Queen Elizabeth II
Massive collection rumored to be worth tens of millions
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Ruler of Dubai, known for rare haute horlogerie pieces
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid
Serious watch collector, hosts Monaco watch events
Prince Albert II of Monaco
Known for Rolex and military-heritage timepieces
King Felipe VI of Spain
One of the world's largest private watch collections
Sultan of Brunei
Known for IWC and Rolex
Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark
Known for Patek Philippe and Swedish military watches
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden
Known for Cartier and Piaget pieces
Queen Rania of Jordan
Known for luxury watch collection
King Abdullah II of Jordan
Known for classic Rolex and IWC choices
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway
Rolex and Omega collector
King Willem-Alexander of Netherlands
Known for Dior and Chopard
Princess Charlene of Monaco
Inherited Jaeger-LeCoultre and military watches
Prince Philip
Known for Cartier Ballon Bleu
Catherine Princess of Wales
Known for Cartier Tank, Princess Diana's heirloom pieces