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Queen Mary’s father, John Donaldson, dies in Hobart
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Professor John Donaldson, father of Queen Mary, died in Hobart at age 84 following declining health. Queen Mary expressed her grief on Instagram, stating, "My heart is heavy." Donaldson, a mathematician born in Scotland, migrated to Australia in 1963 and recently shared precious time with Queen Mary during her royal.
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