Queen Mary's Father Dies

The Queen of Denmark had recently visited her father in Hobart during a royal tour of Australia last month.

Professor Donaldson was a respected academic who had lived in Tasmania for many decades and was a central figure in his daughter's life.

The Danish royal family has requested privacy as they mourn the loss of a beloved patriarch.

Tributes have poured in from both Australia and Denmark, recognizing his contribution to education and his unique connection to the Danish monarchy.