Prince Harry’s Friend and World’s Fastest Man, Usain Bolt, Once Made a Bold Comment about $4.9 Billion Worth of Buckingham Palace

Life was tough when Usain Bolt was a child. Riddled with adversaries and hurdles, the track legend had multiple setbacks to overcome. Who knew that the young kid from Jamaica would one day earn himself the title of “Lightning Bolt.” Luxury cars, big mansions, branded shoes, and exotic vacations may now be an integral part of Bolt’s life, but such was not always the case.

With his sheer dedication and passion, he rose from rags to riches. With his astonishing $90 million worth, he is undeniably one of the wealthiest athletes on earth. Surely with the crazy amount, the star athlete makes a lot of investment. Thus, back in 2018, when he was asked about the one property in London, he wanted to invest in. The sprinter had his answer ready.

Usain Bolt and his desire for the Buckingham Palace

A man of few words; it’s very rare when fans get to hear from the legend himself. Thus, when Bolt sat for an interview in 2018, with the Evening Standard, he spoke his heart out. For the unversed, Usain earns a whopping $20 million annually. Hence, understandably he makes investments in properties.

Thus when asked, “London property you’d most like to buy?” he took everyone by surprise. The ace sprinter was quick to reply, “Buckingham Palace.” It seemed perhaps the fastest man on the earth was quite smitten by his pal, Prince Harry’s ancestral home.

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Though the possibility of Bolt buying the $4.9 billion royal Palace stands wholly ruled out. But there’s no harm in having fancy dreams and whimsical wishes. However, if ever Bolt and Harry meet again, the Jamaican sprinter can bring up his proposal again. If not buying it, a sleepover at Buckingham Palace would surely be fun!

Throwback to the time when Bolt met Prince Harry

Back in 2012, when Prince Harry, on an official tour, visited Jamaica, he got the opportunity to interact with the Track legend. Spending some time together and interacting with one another, the duo had a fun day. Much to everyone’s surprise, they were spotted together at Bolt’s training ground.

As the camera’s surrounded them, the young Prince pulled a coy move in an attempt to divert Bolt’s attention. He made a false start and sped down the track while Bolt was preoccupied, leaving him behind. They also performed a replay with all the bells and whistles. That day Prince Harry won the race.

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All in good humor, Bolt called Prince Harry a “cheater,” and demanded a rematch in London. But knowing the challenge was too difficult to ace, the young Prince smartly replied, “I’m busy.”