Queen Mary of Denmark father dies: John Donaldson, father to Queen Mary, dead at 84

Ask Maria Denmark’s father John Donaldson has died at the age of 84.

The Danish Royal House made the announcement “with great sadness” in a statement on Sunday afternoon AEST.

Queen Mary, 54, was able to see her father for the last time in Hobart in March, at the end of her and King Frederick X’s stay. state visit to Australia.

In a statement, the Tasmania-born queen said: “My heart is heavy and my thoughts are grey.”

“My beloved father is dead,” said Queen Mary.

“But I know that as the sadness subsides, the memories will become clearer, and what will remain strongest is the love and gratitude for all he has given and taught me.”

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