While the United States does not have traditional royal families, it features powerful family dynasties with vast fortunes, such as the Waltons, Kochs, and Hearsts. These families amassed wealth in diverse industries, including publishing, cosmetics, and hospitality. The article discusses how billionaires' wealth has surged in recent years. Notably, it ranks the 25 richest families in the US using the latest Forbes net worth estimates, excluding first-generation fortunes. Highlighting the contrast, it notes that the fictional Roy family from HBO's "Succession" is not included in the rankings.
The United States, while lacking royal families, boasts powerful family empires with massive fortunes built in sectors like publishing, cosmetics, retail, and hotels.
Billionaires in the US have seen their wealth grow exponentially, with notable family fortunes like those of the Waltons, Kochs, and Hearsts dominating the landscape.
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