María de las Mercedes of Orléans

Princess María de las Mercedes o Orléans (María de las Mercedes Isabel Francisca de Asís Antonia Luisa Fernanda Felipa Amalia Cristina Francisca de Paula Ramona Rita Cayetana Manuela Juana Josefa Joaquina Ana Rafaela Filomena Teresa de la Santísima Trinidad Gaspara Melchora Baltasara de Todos los Santos; 24 June 1860 – 26 June 1878) was Queen of Spain as the first wife of King Alfonso XII. Born in Madrid, the daughter of Prince Antoine of Orléans, Duke of Montpensier, and of Infanta Luisa Fernanda of Spain. She was the first wife of King Alfonso XII o Spain. She was also a niece of the future Queen Isabel II of Spain.

Titles and styles

 * 24 June 1860 - 23 January 1878 Her Royal Highness the Serene Lady Infanta Doña María de las Mercedes of Spain, Princess of Orléans.
 * 23 January 1878 - 26 June 1878 Her Majesty The Queen.

Honours

 * Dame and Grand Mistress of the Order of Noble Ladies of Queen Maria Luisa.