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Who are Nicholas and Annabelle Frankl? Monaco-based millionaire owners of My Yacht featured on How’d You Get So Rich?

ENTREPRENEURS Nicholas and Anabelle Frankl have made their millions by setting up a lucrative boat business.

The siblings have built their fortune on My Yacht, a company that deals with the most high profile of clients.

 The brother and sister business partners decided to monetise on their talent for schmoozing at luxury events
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The brother and sister business partners decided to monetise on their talent for schmoozing at luxury eventsCredit: Getty Images

With their appearance on Channel 4’s How’d You Get So Rich looming, here’s everything you need to know about the wealthy duo.

Who are Nicholas and Annabelle Frankl?

The wealthy twins, 45, were born in London, but currently reside in Monaco.

They descended from a British mother and Hungarian father, but grew up in the UK.

 Nicholas' career took a big U-turn when he ditched bobsledding for the business world
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Nicholas' career took a big U-turn when he ditched bobsledding for the business worldCredit: Getty Images

University drop-out Nicholas went on to compete for Hungary in three different Olympic Games, where he was a part of the Bobsled event.

After laying aside his sporting career, Nicholas decided to put another talent of his to good use.

As he was an expert on getting mates into the most exclusive events, Nicholas and twin sister Annabelle set-up My Yacht Club in 2005.

How did Nicholas and Annabelle Frankl make their fortune?

 The pair host exclusive events on board this incredible five-bedroom yacht, which is often moored up in Monaco
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The pair host exclusive events on board this incredible five-bedroom yacht, which is often moored up in MonacoCredit: My Yacht

The brother and sister multi-millionaires run My Yacht, a business which puts together luxurious hospitality packages for rich clients.

The pair rake in the money at high-profile events, including Cannes Film Festival, Monaco Grand Prix and Antigua Sailing Week.

They also provide their wealthy customers with incredible parties aboard the world’s most eye-popping sailing vessels.

Over the years, they’ve entertained the most exclusive guests, from the Prince of Monaco to Friend’s star Matt LeBlanc.

When is How’d You Get So Rich on TV?

 On the Channel 4 show, they take comedian Katherine around the impressive vessel, as well as sharing their story
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On the Channel 4 show, they take comedian Katherine around the impressive vessel, as well as sharing their storyCredit: My Yacht

Katherine Ryan’s new series on the super wealthy continues as she tries to learn the answer to the burning question “How’d You Get So Rich”?

Nicholas and Annabelle are set to star in the latest episode, which airs tonight at 10pm on Channel 4.

Nicholas takes host Katherine Ryan for a look around his ostentatious boat, which is complete with five bedrooms, a kitchen and a sun deck that boasts its own hot tub.

The business duo also work the room as they mingle with rich clients during the Channel 4 segment.

They’re not the only business moguls to show off their wealth on the popular programme.

Previous episodes of the show have featured Britain’s wealthiest plumber Charlie Mullins and Poundland founders Steven and Tracy Smith.



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