The former tennis player from Manacor has made his intentions very clear with the determination he has shown lately.
Rafa Nadal has been Marquis of Llevant since last June. Now he has made his first important decision since receiving this noble title. He made it clear at an event where his wife, Xisca Perelló, was not present.
Specifically, what Nadal has done is make it clear that, whether he is Marquis or not, his family comes first, especially his wife. That’s why he has decided to allow her to remain out of the media spotlight.
Rafa Nadal makes his position clear at his first official event as Marquis of Llevant and without Xisca Perelló
Rafa Nadal’s appointment as Marquis of Llevant was received with enthusiasm by Spanish society. The title recognizes his legacy as one of the greatest athletes in history, as well as his humility, sense of responsibility, and commitment to values such as hard work. However, far from being dazzled by nobility, he has once again shown that he keeps his priorities intact.
The meeting that he recently attended in Marivent with the Royal Family marked his first appearance at an institutional event since his appointment. The most striking thing was his decision to attend alone, without Xisca Perelló, making it clear that he wants to protect his wife’s privacy.
He accepts that his wife, even though she is now a marchioness, wants to keep a low profile. This is even more true now, as she is in the final stage of her second pregnancy. For Nadal, her health and well-being come first, above any public commitment, noble title, or social recognition.
This determination has not surprised those who know the couple. Rafa Nadal and Xisca Perelló have always chosen to keep their personal life as discreet as possible.
She has systematically avoided the spotlight and magazine covers, staying away from the fame that surrounds her husband. He, respectful of that decision, has always been her greatest defender.
Rafa Nadal’s gesture that reinforces his family commitment
Rafa Nadal’s decision to attend the event in Marivent alone is not an isolated incident. It is part of a life philosophy that the couple have practiced since the beginning. Xisca Perelló has built her own path, managing the Rafa Nadal Foundation and collaborating on charitable projects, always discreetly.
This time, her absence is even more understandable. The couple are expecting their second child, and Nadal wanted to put his wife’s peace of mind ahead of protocol or media expectations. His message was clear: with or without a noble title, his priority is family.
Rafa doesn’t want his status as Marquis of Llevant to change the pace of his family life. Even less does he want it to add extra pressure on his wife, who has always preferred to stay in the background. This gesture has been seen as an act of consistency and respect from the Manacor native toward her.
Therefore, Rafa Nadal has made his first major decision as Marquis with conviction. He has made it clear that, with or without a noble title, what matters most to him is the well-being of his loved ones.
