The figure of King Felipe VI is once again at the center of analyses by the international press. This time, the attention comes from the United Kingdom, where an influential media outlet has sought to delve into one of the most significant gestures of his reign.
This is the first granting of noble titles that the monarch has made after completing ten years on the throne. This decision has served to honor prominent figures in Spanish public life.
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Nobility and modernity
The financial newspaper Financial Times has devoted an extensive article to the king’s recent appointment. The article raises essential questions about what it means to grant titles in the twenty-first century. “Is a new aristocratic class emerging?”
Designer Ágatha Ruiz de la Prada, Marchioness of Castelldosrius, also wanted to offer her perspective in the pages of the Financial Times. She explained with humor that titles still carry weight in social life: “If I call a restaurant and say my name, they give me a table.” This testimony reflects how honors still open doors in certain circles.
The newspaper also recalls the firmness shown by Felipe VI during his visit to the Valencian town of Paiporta after a natural disaster. The images of the monarch, facing criticism, have strengthened his public image. Meanwhile, for the British publication, these gestures consolidate the perception of a king who uses his role to unite tradition and modernity.
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A very special marquis for Spain
The article also addresses the appointment of Rafa Nadal as Marquis of Llevant de Mallorca. It recalls that the tennis player retired in 2023 after winning 22 Grand Slams. Therefore, this gesture by King Felipe VI is interpreted as a symbol of national gratitude.
The publication details how Nadal received the title in a ceremony where he was accompanied by Luz Casal and Teresa Perales. Zarzuela emphasized that the three honorees “are a source of pride for Spain.” This way, the recognition goes beyond sports and enters the institutional sphere.
The British newspaper notes that Nadal’s ennoblement has sparked diverse reactions in Spain. For some, it is a source of national pride and a well-deserved tribute to the tennis player’s discipline, humility, and integrity. For others, it reopens a debate about the role of nobility in today’s society.
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The legacy of a symbolic appointment
The Financial Times concludes that Felipe VI’s rise represents a celebration for the nobility. The decision to grant titles to figures such as Nadal or the singer, Luz Casal, strengthens the monarchy’s connection with today’s society. King Felipe seeks to convey values of effort and commitment through this power inherited from centuries past.
In the case of the tennis player from Manacor, the conclusion is clear: Nadal embodies the principles that the monarch wants to promote. His discipline, humility, and integrity are, according to the newspaper, virtues that make him “the personification of what it means to be a prominent figure.”