It is with great sorrow that Her Majesty, The Queen announces that her father, Professor John Dalgleish Donaldson, has died in Hobart, Tasmania. He was 84 years. 

A statement by The Queen:

“My heart is heavy, and my thoughts are grey. My beloved father has passed away. But I know that when the grief settles, the memories will brighten my day, and what will remain strongest is love and gratitude for everything he gave me and taught me.”

Professor John Donaldson's health has been declining over the past few years. The Queen last visited her father at the end of March, where they shared precious time together.

John Donaldson was a Professor of Applied Mathematics, born in Scotland on September 5, 1941.

The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date. 

Messages of condolence can be sent via Kongehuset.dk.