Simon City Royals
| Founded | 1952 (Simon City) 1969 (Simon City Royals) |
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| Founding location | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Years active | 1952–present |
| Ethnicity | White American |
| Leader(s) | Wisconsin Olie Olsen |
| Activities | Drug trafficking, human trafficking, robbery, burglary, murder |
| Allies | Folk Nation Gangster Disciples |
| Rivals | Latin Kings People Nation Spanish Cobras Vice Lords Chicago Gaylords |
The Simon City Royals, also known as the Almighty Simon City Royal Nation, are a street and prison gang which began in Chicago during 1952 as Simon City, a greaser gang. They named themselves for Simons Park, which is located on the corner of Drake and Wabansia in the Humboldt Park neighborhood where they originally formed. The gang had a major influence on other gangs around Chicago and were instrumental in the History of gangs in Humboldt Park. The Royals are one of the oldest and largest white gangs in the US.
The Royals are heavily involved in the dealing of illegal drugs and other contraband, particularly in prisons where members are incarcerated. They have successfully bribed a prison guard in Milwaukee to smuggle drugs into an institution and are involved in racketeering and loan sharking. The gang has expanded to other states, and is one of the fastest-growing gangs in Mississippi.