--- title: Prince Charles, Camilla Almost Attacked by Eagle description: Photo of Prince of Wales Prince Charles startled by an eagle and Army Air Corps mascot Zephyr at the Sandringham Flower Show canonical: https://time.com/3976943/prince-charles-eagle/ author: Olivia B. 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Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall react as Zephyr (a bald eagle), the mascot of the Army Air Corps flaps his wings at Sandringham Flower Show on July 29, 2015, in King's Lynn, England. Chris Jackson—Getty Images  by [Olivia B. Waxman](https://time.com/author/olivia-b-waxman/)  ## Olivia B. Waxman Staff Writer Jul 29, 2015 6:32 PM UTC Photos taken Wednesday show Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, looking surprised when the eagle mascot for the Army Air Corps, Zephyr, flapped its wings in their faces at the annual Sandringham Flower Show at the Queen’s Norfolk estate. “That’s why I’m not holding him,” The Prince of Wales said afterwards, [according to _The Telegraph_](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/prince-charles/11770761/Prince-Charles-attacked-by-eagle.html). Twitter is having a field day with the puns. A tweet [from MSN](https://twitter.com/msnuk/status/626415166389899264): “Prince Charles gets in a flap with an eagle” A Clarence House spokesperson [told _The Telegraph_](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/prince-charles/11770761/Prince-Charles-attacked-by-eagle.html): “I think the pictures are more dramatic than it actually was.” ### 1\. Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand — $30 billion  FILE - In this Dec. 5, 2012 file photo, Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej appears to address a crowd from the balcony at the Anantha Samakhom Throne Hall in Bangkok, Thailand, during his 85th birthday celebration. Thailand's 87-year-old monarch made a rare public appearance Tuesday, May 5, 2015 to mark the 65th anniversary celebrating his coronation. Thais lined the roads of Bangkok's historic district chanting, "Long Live the King!" as the revered King Bhumibol was driven from the hospital, where he has taken up residence, to the Grand Palace. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit, File) Sakchai Lalit—AP Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, is the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history, with an estimated wealth of $30 billion in 2014, according to _Business Spectator_ and _Forbes_. King Bhumibol’s wealth is managed by the Crown Property Bureau. It includes over 3,000 acres of land in central Bangkok and shares in Siam Cement and Siam Commercial Bank. He also owns the 545-carat Golden Jubilee Diamond, the largest cut and faceted diamond in the world. ### 2\. Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan of Brunei — $20 billion  Bruneiís Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah (C) and members of the royal family leave the throne room after his 67th birthday celebrations at Nurul Iman Palace in Bandar Seri Begawan September 15, 2013\. Hassanal Bolkiah was born on July 15, 1946\. The official birthday celebrations were postponed to September 15 due to the Sultan's birthday falling in the month of Ramadan, according to local media. REUTERS/Ahim Rani (BRUNEI - Tags: ROYALS ANNIVERSARY) - RTX13LU7 Reuters Hassanal Bolkiah, the Sultan of Brunei, had an estimated wealth of $20 billion in 2011, according to _Forbes_. His wealth is a result of oil and gas development in Brunei, and he is known for lavish spending: the Sultan reportedly owns more than 600 Rolls-Royces, and his residence — Istana Nurul Iman, the world’s largest palace — cost over $350 million. ### 3\. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Former King of Saudi Arabia — $18 billion  Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah arrives at Heathrow Airport in west London October 29, 2007\. On the eve of a state visit to Britain, King Abdullah accused Britain of failing to do enough to combat international terrorism and said al Qaeda remained a major threat. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (BRITAIN) - RTR1VGNM Dylan Martinez—Reuters Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the late King of Saudia Arabia, had an estimated wealth of $18 billion in 2011, according him to _Forbes_, making him the third richest royal in the world before his death on Jan. 23, 2015\. When Abdullah took the throne in 2005, the oil-rich country soon began a $26 billion construction project of a city named in his honor. ### 4\. Khalifa bin Zayed al Nahyan, Emir of Abu Dhabi — $15 billion  LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 01: President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, leaves number 10 Downing Street after meeting with British Prime Minister David Cameron on May 1, 2013 in London, England. The President of the United Arab Emirates is paying a two-day State Visit to the United Kingdom, staying in Windsor Castle as the guest of Her Majesty The Queen from April 30, 2013 to May 1, 2013\. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images) Oli Scarff—Getty Images Khalifa bin Zayed al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates and the Emir of Abu Dhabi, had an estimated wealth of $15 billion in 2011, according to _Forbes_. Sheikh Khalifa has amassed a fortune as chairman of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, which manages the UAE’s excess oil reserves, estimated to be worth up to half a trillion dollars. He is also known for his philanthropy, contributing to state-of-the-art medical facilities and relief organizations. ### 5\. Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, Emir Sheikh of Dubai — $4 billion  BAKU, AZERBAIJAN - APRIL 02: Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (L) is seen next to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev (L 2) during his official visit in Baku, Azerbaijan on April 2, 2015\. (Photo by Azerbaijani Presidency/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) Azerbaijani Presidency/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and the Emir Sheikh of Dubai, had an estimated wealth of $4 billion in 2011, according to _Forbes_. Sheikh Mohammed is known for his charitable donations, including a gift of $10 billion in 2007 to set up the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation, which aims to empower future generations to develop sustainable solutions in the Arab world. ### 6\. Hans Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein — $3.5 billion  Reigning Prince of Liechtenstein Hans-Adam II (pictured) is seen during his visit in Olomouc, Czech Republic, May 20, 2014 on the occasion of the presentation of proceedings of international scientific conference titled Princely House of Liechtenstein family in the history of the Czech lands. Photo/Ludek Perina (CTK via AP Images) Ludek Perina—AP Hans-Adam II, the Prince of Liechtenstein, has an estimated wealth of $3.5 billion in 2011, according to _Forbes_. His fortune comes from owning the Liechtenstein Global Trust, the largest family-owned private wealth firm in Europe. Prince Hans-Adam is known for his extravagant art collection on display in the Liechtenstein Museum. ### 7\. Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Former Emir of Qatar — $2.4 billion  DOHA, QATAR - JUNE 01: Portrait of Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar on June 01, 2014, in Doha, Qatar.(Photo by Ute Grabowsky/Photothek via Getty Images)\*\*\* Local Caption \*\*\*Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Ute Grabowsky—Photothek/Getty Images Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former Emir of Qatar and member of the Al Thani Qatari royal family, had an estimated wealth of $2.4 billion in 2011, according to _Forbes._ His wealth comes from establishing the Qatar Investment Authority, which manages the country’s excess oil and gas reserves. Sheik Hamad is known for establishing the first Arab global news network, _Al Jazeera_, loaning about $137 million to support the organization. ### 8\. Albert II, Prince of Monaco — $US 1 billion  MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - NOVEMBER 19: Prince Albert II of Monaco attends the National Day Parade as part of Monaco National Day Celebrations at Monaco Palace on November 19, 2013 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Tony Barson/FilmMagic) Tony Barson—Getty Images Albert II, the Prince of Monaco, had an estimated wealth of $1 billion in 2011, according to _Forbes_. His wealth includes holdings in the Société des bains de mer de Monaco, a company that manages the riches of the Monte Carlo Casino and Opéra de Monte-Carlo. ### 9\. Shah Karim al-Hussayni, Aga Khan IV of France — $800 Million  ASCOT, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 19: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 48 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Shah Karim al-Hussayni, HH The Aga Khan attends Royal Ascot races at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2009 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Indigo/Getty Images) \*\*\* Local Caption \*\*\* The Aga Khan Indigo/Getty Images Shah Karim al-Hussayni, the Aga Khan IV of France, had an estimated wealth of $800 million in 2011, according to _Forbes_. The Aga Khan, who does not rule over a specific geographic territory, is known for extravagant possessions including a lavish yacht club in Sardinia. ### 10\. Qaboos bin Said al Said, Sultan of Oman — $700 Million  Omani Leader Sultan Qaboos bin Said addresses the opening session of the Council of Oman in Muscat on October 31, 2011\. AFP PHOTO/MOHAMMED MAHJOUB (Photo credit should read MOHAMMED MAHJOUB/AFP/Getty Images) Mohammed Mahjoub—AFP/Getty Images Qaboos bin Said al Said, the Sultan of Oman, had an estimated wealth of $700 million in 2011, according to _Forbes_. His personal fortune owes to the country’s gas and oil sectors. 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