Within the framework of the ten years of the reign of the Spanish monarch, six sports, science and culture personalities were distinguished with hereditary noble titles.
In a decision with high symbolic content, the King Felipe VI of Spain gave this Thursday the first noble titles of his reignafter ten years of his proclamation as head of state. Among the distinguished ones is the extenist Rafael Nadalwho received the title of Marqués de Llent de Mallorcain recognition of his sports career and his contribution to the country’s international prestige.
“They are a source of pride for Spain and permanent reference of values that must inspire our society”, Said the Royal House in the official statement released by the Palacio de la Zarzuela.
Born on the island of Majorcawhere still resides, Nadal, 39 and retired from the professional circuit since 2024, won 22 Grand Slam titles and is considered one of the greatest icons of Spanish sport. His coronation in Roland Garrostournament that conquered 14 opportunities, earned him a special tribute last month in Paris, where his mark was permanently on the central track.
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Together with Nadal, five other outstanding personalities of Spanish public life were also recognized. The singer Casal Luz She was named Marquesa de Luz y Paswhile the photographer Cristina García Rodero will hold the title of Marquesa del Valle de Alcudia.
The list is completed with the Paralympic swimmer Teresa Peralesnow Marquesa de Perales; The biochemist Carlos López Otíndistinguished as Marqués del Castillo de Lerés; and the former chief of the king’s house Jaime Alfonsínappointed Marquis de Alfonsínwith greatness from Spain.
All titles are Hereditarywhich implies that they may be transmitted to their descendants, as in the traditional cases of the nobility.
“Their respective trajectories are exponents of excellence, either at the service of the crown or in the field of thought, culture, science, arts and sport”, Highlights the statement of Operettawhich links these distinctions with the message expressed by Felipe VI before the Cortes on June 19, 2014, in his inaugural speech as a monarch.
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