Who is Rishi Sunak? Everything you need to know about Britain’s next prime minister

Ultra rich, young and the first person of colour to become British prime minister, Rishi Sunak will also make history as the first practising Hindu to lead the country

Rishi Sunak arrives at Westminster after it was announced he will become the new leader of the Britain's Conservative Party. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

The man who on Tuesday became Britain's 57th prime minister is richer than King Charles III and, at 42, younger than every predecessor except William Pitt the Younger.

Rishi Sunak will also be Britain's first ever person of colour to lead the UK, and the first Hindu prime minister.