Every summer, the quiet streets of central London briefly transform into a surreal automotive fantasyland. Locals and tourists alike find themselves brushing shoulders with machines so rare, so outrageously expensive, they would not look out of place on the Concours lawn at Pebble Beach. But in the summer of 2022, one moment stood out in particular—a nocturnal spectacle that marked the return of one of the most high-profile figures in the supercar world: Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, better known as KHK.
After a three-year absence, the young Qatari royal descended once again upon London with a fleet of hypercars valued at over $10 million, sending the capital’s supercar community into overdrive.
Captured in a popular video by the YouTube channel Supercars on the Streets, the moment these machines rolled off the transporter truck outside a luxury hotel was not just transportation—it was theater. Against the backdrop of the dark London sky, each car emerged like a character in a high-budget action film, the type of scene you would expect in Fast & Furious, not Mayfair.
First to appear was the Bugatti Divo, a $6 million automotive masterpiece limited to just 40 units worldwide. With its sculpted aerodynamic body, aggressive stance, and quad-turbocharged W16 engine, the Divo is designed for maximum performance on twisty roads—though in central London, it was the curbs and tight gates that posed more of a challenge. That became clear as staff worked meticulously to guide the hypercars through the hotel’s narrow entrance into a private basement garage. For a car with more presence than most mansions, even parking requires strategy.
Next came the Ferrari Monza SP2, a roofless homage to the brand’s racing heritage, finished in an elegant dual-tone grey livery. With its minimalist cockpit and open-air design, the SP2 is not just rare—it is almost otherworldly. Powered by a naturally aspirated V12 engine, it delivers a raw driving experience that blends old-school purism with cutting-edge engineering. A car built more for the Italian countryside than congested city streets, its arrival in London signaled one thing: style over practicality, always.
The final jewel in the crown was the Lamborghini Sian FKP 37, a violet-hued hybrid beast with carbon fiber accents and gold wheels. The Sian is Lamborghini’s first hybrid, yet it remains unapologetically bold, flashing sharp angles, a fighter jet stance, and a soundtrack that could wake the entire neighborhood. It’s 6.5-liter V12, paired with a supercapacitor-based electric boost system, pushes it into the stratosphere of performance. Under the soft glow of the London streetlights, it looked like it had landed from the future.
KHK, the prince born with a diamond spoon
While many Gulf royals are known to escape the punishing summer heat of the Middle East by jetting off to Europe, few do it with the theatrical flair of KHK. His London arrivals have become a seasonal tradition for car spotters and luxury lifestyle followers alike—moments where the world’s rarest machinery momentarily touches down in the heart of one of the world’s oldest cities.
But behind the fleet and flash lies a deeper obsession. Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, born into one of the wealthiest royal families in the world, is not merely a collector—he is a true connoisseur of performance. His garage has been home to some of the most exclusive hypercars ever made: Pagani Huayra, Bugatti Chiron, Ferrari LaFerrari, and McLaren P1, to name just a few. Each car in his collection is meticulously specified, reflecting both an eye for design and a love for engineering perfection.
Beyond the glitz of London’s supercar season, KHK leads a life of real responsibility. He serves as an officer in Qatar’s internal security service and was appointed as the Commander of Security Operations for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, one of the largest sporting events in the world. Balancing high-speed thrills with high-stakes leadership, KHK is not just a prince of horsepower—he is a modern royal navigating two extremes: the adrenaline of automotive passion and the discipline of national service.
