IN ENGLISH
Spanish Justice minister says it is only an "honorary title".
The Spanish government has decided that it will maintain the title of
the Duke of Franco. Its justice minister Rafael Català stated it will
not be retracted as long as there are no modifications to the law
regarding aristocratic titles. He asserted that it does not generate any
privilege but is rather “honorary”, just like any other noble rank.
It is a hereditary title, part of the Spanish nobility, that was created back in 1975 by then king Juan Carlos and given at the time to Carmen Franco (in the picture), the daughter and only child of the dictator General Francisco Franco.
Carmen Franco, after receiving the dukedom, was also bestowed a coat of arms created especially for her new title.
Historical memory
It is a hereditary title, part of the Spanish nobility, that was created back in 1975 by then king Juan Carlos and given at the time to Carmen Franco (in the picture), the daughter and only child of the dictator General Francisco Franco.
Carmen Franco, after receiving the dukedom, was also bestowed a coat of arms created especially for her new title.
Historical memory
