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Queen Mary's Father Passes Away, Heartfelt Tribute Shared
13 Apr
Summary
- Queen Mary's father, John Dalgleish Donaldson, a Scottish-born mathematician, has died.
- Donaldson emigrated from Scotland to Tasmania with his first wife.
- He famously walked Queen Mary down the aisle in his kilt at her wedding.
Queen Mary of Denmark is currently grieving the recent passing of her father, John Dalgleish Donaldson. In a heartfelt personal message shared on social media, Queen Mary expressed her deep sorrow, stating her "heart is heavy, and thoughts are grey."
Donaldson, born in Scotland in 1941, held a BSc with honors in mathematics and physics from the University of Edinburgh. He and his first wife emigrated to Tasmania, Australia, where they welcomed Mary and her three siblings.
He was a significant figure in royal events, notably walking his daughter down the aisle at her 2004 wedding to Crown Prince Frederik, dressed in a kilt to honor his heritage. He also attended the 2006 christening of their first child, Prince Christian.
The royal family announced that Donaldson's health had been declining in recent years. Queen Mary had visited him in late March, sharing precious final moments during the couple's official trip to Australia.
