In 1977, after Juan Carlos had become King upon Franco's death in 1975, he officially awarded the title of Count of Barcelona to his father, who had renounced his rights to the throne.
Aastal 1977, pärast Juan Carlose saamist kuningaks seoses Franco surmaga aastal 1975, annetas ta tiitli Barcelona krahv ametlikult oma isale, kes oli loobunud oma õigustest troonile.