Marquis of Llevant de Mallorca
| Marquess of Llevant de Mallorca | |
|---|---|
Marquess noble crown | |
| Creation date | 24 June 2025 |
| Created by | Felipe VI |
| Peerage | Spanish nobility |
| First holder | Rafael Nadal, 1st Marquess of Llevant de Mallorca |
| Present holder | Rafael Nadal, 1st Marquess of Llevant de Mallorca |
| Heir apparent | Rafael Nadal Perelló |
| Remainder to | heirs of the body of the grantee according to absolute primogeniture |
Marquess of Llevant de Mallorca (Spanish: Marqués del Llevant de Mallorca) is a hereditary title in the Spanish nobility, created in 2025 by King Felipe VI.
It was first granted to former world No. 1 tennis player and 22-time major champion Rafael Nadal, widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes in the history of the sport.[1] His style of reference is: Ilustrísimo Señor Marqués del Llevant de Mallorca (lit. 'The Most Illustrious Marquess of Llevant de Mallorca').
Name
The title takes its name from Llevant, a region located on the island of Mallorca whose main municipality is Manacor, the place of origin of Nadal.[2]
Creation
After being announced on 19 June 2025, on the 11th anniversary of King Felipe's accession, on June 24 the monarch signed Royal Decree 517/2025, of June 24, that stated:[3]
The spirit of improvement, tenacity, discipline, sportsmanship and authentic simplicity, on and off the court, have taken Mr. Rafael Nadal Parera to the top of world tennis and are an example of the highest sporting values, so, wanting to show him my Royal appreciation,
I grant him the title of Marquess of Llevant de Mallorca, for him and his successors, in accordance with Spanish nobility law.— FELIPE R., Royal Decree n.º 517 of 24 June 2025.
Current holder
Rafael Nadal Parera, 1st Marquess of Llevant de Mallorca (born 3 June 1986) is a former professional tennis player. He is the son of businessman Sebastián Nadal Homar and his wife, Ana María Parera Femenías. He has two paternal uncles, Miguel Ángel Nadal, a former professional footballer, and Toni Nadal, who introduced him to tennis and coached him for most of his career.
As a teenager, he met María Francisca (Mery) Perelló Pascual, a friend of his sister, and they started dating in 2005.[4] They married in 2019, and have a son, Rafael Nadal Perelló (born 2022).[5] In early 2025, the couple announced they were expecting a second child.[6]
References
- ^ "King Felipe VI of Spain makes Nadal Marquess". ATPTour.com. 19 June 2025. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ Gil, Rafa (19 June 2025). "Rafa Nadal, nombrado marqués de Llevant de Mallorca". Mallorcadiario.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ Royal Household (25 June 2025). "Royal Decree 517/2025, of June 24, by which the title of Marquess of Llevant de Mallorca is granted to Mr. Rafael Nadal Parera". www.boe.es (in Spanish). Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ "What does Rafael Nadal's Wife Xisca Perello Do? - Her Profession, Education, and Career". EssentiallySports. 11 June 2021. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ "All About Rafael Nadal's Son". People.com. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ "Rafael Nadal's wife Mery Perelló is five months pregnant with their second child". HOLA! USA. 9 April 2025. Retrieved 25 June 2025.