LIFE AND (TURBULENT) TIMES OF ROBERT TCHENGUIZ

Born: In Iran on September 9, 1960.

Favourite film: Ben Hur. ‘That movie had such a huge influence on me, because of the gladiatorial spirit.’

Music: Pink Floyd and Elton John – particularly Elton’s Funeral For A Friend. ‘It’s a hidden secret.’ Favourite book: The Art Of The Deal, by Donald Trump. Cars: A red Ferrari F40 and two Range Rovers. ‘I’m trying to keep a low profile.’ Home: A £20million mansion in Kensington next to the Royal Albert Hall that was formerly home to the Royal College of Organists. Robbie and his Polish girlfriend Julia Dybowska share the fourth floor and his estranged wife Heather Bird lives downstairs with their children.

Family: Robbie and Heather have two children named after his parents: daughter Violet, 13, and son Victor, ten. Robbie also has daughters by former girlfriends: Grace, 24, and Elizabeth, four. He is estranged from his older brother Vincent due to a legal row. He says it has been a ‘long time’ since the brothers spoke. Fortune: Confidential, due to legal proceedings.

Hobbies: Skiing, jetskiing and his yacht, My Little Violet, above. He relaxes by completing Sudoku puzzles and playing backgammon.