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Lisa Martin

EXPLAINED: Danish queen mary in mourning after her father s death - The Real Truth

Flags are flying at half-mast at a Copenhagen palace to mark the death of Danish Queen Mary's father, as Denmark remembers the man who walked her down the aisle on her wedding day when she became crown princess.

The Australian-born royal's father, John Donaldson, died in Hobart at the age of 84 on Saturday. His health had declined in recent years.

Queen Mary and her husband, King Frederik, had the chance to spend "precious time" with him last month at the end of a six-day state visit to Australia.

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