King Grants First Titles Of Nobility

King Felipe VI granted his first titles of nobility this week to mark the 10th anniversary of his reign.

The Spanish Royal Household has been celebrating the anniversary with events like a concert and race in Madrid, among other activities.

Don Felipe made tennis player Rafael Nadal the marquess of Llevant de Mallorca. The King made former top aide Jaime Alfonsín the marquess of Alfonsín. That latter title carries grandee status. Other figures in the arts and sport were also recognized.

King Felipe with Royal Household aides in the Zarzuela Palace complex during a ceremony to mark the 10th anniversary of his reign.
Queen Letizia greeting people during an outdoor concert at the Plaza Mayor in Madrid. Spanish Royal Household

King Felipe became head of state after his father, King Juan Carlos, abdicated after almost four decades on the throne.

Princess Leonor Finishes Global Journey

Leonor, the Princess of Asturias, left New York City for Madrid earlier this week after sailing around parts of the world for several months.

The heir to the Spanish throne crossed the Atlantic and stopped at several Latin American ports on the Spanish Armada’s historic training vessel called the Elcano before ending up in New York City.

There she participated in a flag ceremony, attended a concert at Carnegie Hall and met with Spaniards living in the U.S.

Her Royal Highness then had private time before flying back to Spain. Other crew members were set to sail back across the Atlantic.

Spanish Royal Household

Victoria of Hohenlohe, the Duchess of Medinaceli, was set to meet with Princess Leonor in New York, media outlets reported.