The Order of Mathilde (or Mathildeordenen in Danish) was a Danish royal order established by Queen Caroline Matilda of Denmark-Norway on January 29, 1771, coinciding with King Christian VII’s birthday.
Named after the queen, the order ceased to be used following her banishment the next year. It was awarded to members of the royal family and close associates, including followers of the queen and her lover Johann Friedrich Struensee.
Eleven of the twelve recipients received it on the day of its creation, with Louise von Plessen being awarded in her absence while in exile at Celle.
