Order of Queen Maria Luisa

The insignia of the Order of Queen Maria Luisa.

Sash of the Order, belonging to the Empress Maria Alexandrovna of Russia.

The Royal Order of Noble Ladies of Queen Maria Luisa is an Order created by Charles IV of Spain by royal decree in April 21 1792 at the request of his wife Queen Maria Luisa, to have a way to reward noble women who distinguished themselves for their services and talents, so it was established as a distinction reserved only for women.

Current members

• Infanta Alicia, Dowager Duchess of Calabria
• Infanta Pilar, Duchess of Badajoz
• Infanta Margarita, 2nd Duchess of Hernani
• Sofia, Queen of Spain

Notes and sources

• Real Orden de Damas Nobles de la Reina María Luisa, La (Spanish)
• Dames of the Royal Order of Queen María Luisa of Spain