Felipe VI and his family confirm Rafa Nadal's big news: no one will be able to forget it

Felipe VI has surprised everyone, and he has done so on a very special day. This Thursday marks eleven years since his ascension to the throne, and La Zarzuela has taken the opportunity to make a historic announcement. For the first time, Felipe VI has decided to grant new noble titles, six in total, a power that, until now, he hadn't wanted to use.

The news has been confirmed by the outlet El Correo Gallego and has caused enormous commotion. Among the six chosen is Rafa Nadal, the tennis player has received the title of marquis, and it will be a hereditary title. This recognition has moved millions of people.

Luz Casal, Teresa Perales, Cristina García Rodero, Carlos López Otín, and Jaime Alfonsín, former chief of the Royal Household, have also been honored. All have been named marquises. This gesture has marked a turning point because Felipe VI hasn't been fond of this kind of distinction; during these years, he has kept his distance from the aristocracy.

Felipe VI and his inner circle make a major decision with Rafa Nadal

In fact, he hasn't granted audiences or receptions with the nobility on a regular basis. His meetings with the Standing Committee and Council of the Spanish Grandees have been few.

Not only has he not wanted to increase the titles, he has even reduced them because he revoked the Duchy of Palma from his sister Cristina. He did so when she was indicted for tax fraud in the Nóos case.

That gesture made his commitment to transparency clear. It was a forceful act. The Infanta's ex-husband, Iñaki Urdangarin, ended up in prison and served five years for corruption.

Now, however, King Felipe VI has wanted to reward merit, effort, and talent. Nobody represents those values better than Rafa Nadal.

Felipe VI has wanted to give a major award to Rafa Nadal

The Mallorcan has been an example both on and off the court. He has carried Spain's name around the world. Always with humility and respect.

That's why this distinction has been celebrated by everyone. The entire country has felt pride, and the world of sports has been moved. Nobody will forget this day because the Royal Family has supported this decision, and everyone has agreed that Rafa deserves it.

The list of noble titles has now approached 2,600, but this one has been different. This one has been special. Because it has been the marquisate of Nadal.