Rafael Nadal made his debut on the Maribent Reception on Monday, August 4th, marking his first attendance on the summer time occasion with the King and Queen, which he marked because the Marquise of the Livant de Marolca.
In June this 12 months, Philip VI acknowledged the title of Lubant, a Manacor native, from Manacor, in recognition of his sporting profession and his nationwide character.
The monarch had not beforehand given the noble title throughout his ten-year reign, and the choice was to mark the eleventh anniversary of his arrival to the throne.
Marquisate was granted by a Royal Decree, which was printed within the official State Gazette (BOE) to commemorate the anniversary of the monarch’s declaration.
The title of Mary of Llevant refers back to the space of Manacor, the municipality by which the legendary Mallorcan Tennis participant was born. The title is genetic and may very well be handed over to his heirs.
The normal reception is held by the royal household each summer time at Marivent Palace. This 12 months has been characterised by a number of new options that mirror each generational change and perceptions of excellent figures.
The occasion attracted over 300 friends from a wide range of fields: tradition, sports activities, science, training and enterprise, within the iconic setting of the Marivent Gardens. The area over 9,000 sq. meters, combining native species with authentic sculptures by Joan Miro, served as an occasion setting crammed with symbolism and intimacy.