Rafa Nadal, appointed by King Felipe VI as Marquess of Llevant de Mallorca. Photo: Getty
This will be the first title as a retiree for Rafael Nadal who hung up his racket last November. King Felipe VI appointed the former Spanish player Marquess of Llevant de Mallorca. This is the first time in his reign that the monarch grants noble titles. As a detail, this title for Rafa is hereditary: "They are a source of pride for Spain and a permanent reference of values that should inspire our society and are reflected in the proclamation speech."
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