Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman: lifestyle, spending habits

Mohammed bin Salman is the 33-year-old crown prince of Saudi Arabia.He controls part of the royal family's vast wealth, which is estimated at up to $1.4 trillion.Prince Mohammed has spent his fortune on a $500 million yacht, a $300 million French chateau, and a $450 million Leonardo da Vinci painting.In the fall of 2018, bin Salman faced global outcry over the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who the CIA later concluded was assassinated on the prince's orders. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Al Saud, known as MBS, is the future king of Saudi Arabia.The 33-year-old heir will ascend to the throne after the death of his father, 83-year-old King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Prince Mohammed is known for his lavish spending. He has bought a $500 million yacht, a $300 million French chateau, and a $450 million Leonardo da Vinci painting. According to one estimate, the Saudi royal family — which has about 15,000 members — is worth up to $1.4 trillion. The crown prince has become a controversial global political figure, particularly in the fall of 2018, when he faced global outcry over the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who the CIA later concluded was assassinated on the prince's orders. Here's a look at the lavish — and controversial — lifestyle of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.