The Family of Crown Princess Mary - The Donaldsons - Page 15

Izzie · #**281** 09-21-2021, 12:43 PM

That's great news! So glad she finally got to see her dad and he see his daughter and grandkids. I'm sure they spoke and video chatted but obviously not the same as getting to hug in person. Have he and Susan settled in London permanently? I hope that the siblings get to see each other in the not too distant future as well.

Blog Real · #**282** 12-25-2021, 07:22 PM

Mary and her grandmother:

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wq6u4SPR4c...randmother.jpg

**iceflower** · #**283** 04-07-2022, 08:23 AM

Crown Princess Mary's father and sister have been photographed in Hobart this week:

** dm article: Princess Mary's lookalike sister Jane Stephens is spotted walking with their father John..**

Blog Real · #**284** 12-10-2022, 11:44 AM

This year, Princess Mary, Prince Frederik and their children will be spending Christmas in Australia with Mary's family.
The "Se og Hor" says that Mary's father, John Donaldson, is ill and has difficulty traveling.

https://www.seoghoer.dk/kongelige/ma...til-australien

Archduchess Zelia · #**285** 12-10-2022, 12:15 PM

Unfortunately, I think Mary's "surprise" trip to Australia earlier this year indicated as much. But very lovely for the whole family they get to celebrate together after so many years apart.

EML · #**286** 12-19-2022, 01:18 PM

I do hope they are left in peace to enjoy Christmas and spend time with their grandfather. Christian and Isabella seemed very close and fond of him. He looked after them when M and F were on over seas tours.

polyesco · #**287** 03-10-2023, 12:34 PM

Crown Princess Mary's eldest sister Jane Alison Stephens, 57, finished her PhD studies in October (a PhD is an academic degree that qualifies for a research career, ed.) at the University of Tasmania School of Medicine .

Her study topic was "Accidental Prescription Drug Overdose".

https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongelig...rys-soester-nu

Muhler · #**288** 03-10-2023, 01:17 PM

Well done.

I have the impression that the Donaldsons haven't been cheated of IQ points.

- Some of us have noticed that Mary for periods has gone under the radar and I do wonder if she going through some kind of course or study.
That could be anything from a crash course in some topic, to a more academic course or for that matter the Home Guard. (The Navy Home Guard springs to mind, as they quietly perform a number of jobs a coast guard (if DK had one) or the navy would normally do. It would mean a lot to the Navy Home Guard if Mary wore the dark blue beret.)
It would be inline with some of Mary's peers, who also attend courses and classes from time to time.

Izzie · #**289** 03-10-2023, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Muhler

Well done.

I have the impression that the Donaldsons haven't been cheated of IQ points.

- Some of us have noticed that Mary for periods has gone under the radar and I do wonder if she going through some kind of course or study.
That could be anything from a crash course in some topic, to a more academic course or for that matter the Home Guard. (The Navy Home Guard springs to mind, as they quietly perform a number of jobs a coast guard (if DK had one) or the navy would normally do. It would mean a lot to the Navy Home Guard if Mary wore the dark blue beret.)
It would be inline with some of Mary's peers, who also attend courses and classes from time to time.

Congratulations to Jane! Quite an accomplishment!!

Yes...I've noticed how Mary has been going MIA for days/weeks at a time. It has been happening I'd say since around maybe October or November IIRC.

Isn't she part of the Home Guard already with a rank of Captain?

Could she be getting another degree? Mary is a over-achiever. I would not put it past her tbh.

Muhler · #**290** 03-10-2023, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Izzie

Congratulations to Jane! Quite an accomplishment!!

Yes...I've noticed how Mary has been going MIA for days/weeks at a time. It has been happening I'd say since around maybe October or November IIRC.

Isn't she part of the Home Guard already with a rank of Captain?

Could she be getting another degree? Mary is a over-achiever. I would not put it past her tbh.

Yes, in the army Home Guard, but not in the two other branches.
She could also take the basic staff course, which would make her a major. A major a la suite to be exact, because such a crash as it would inevitably be would not qualify her for command roles.
But Mary could indeed go for a degree. And that is just as likely IMO as the Home Guard.

- I mean Mary has been "gone" for periods recently and as she is hardly sitting at home with her feet up watching reruns of the Eastenders, she must be doing something.
Time at the office? Yes, no doubt that too. But not all the time.
Sitting on a horse? Probably on occasion, but she has managed to do that and still be on the job, out and about.

So IMO it's more than tempting to think that she is doing something these days. - Communications perhaps? The DRF sure could use some more professionalism within that area...

Izzie · #**291** 03-10-2023, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Muhler

Yes, in the army Home Guard, but not in the two other branches.
She could also take the basic staff course, which would make her a major. A major a la suite to be exact, because such a crash as it would inevitably be would not qualify her for command roles.
But Mary could indeed go for a degree. And that is just as likely IMO as the Home Guard.

- I mean Mary has been "gone" for periods recently and as she is hardly sitting at home with her feet up watching reruns of the Eastenders, she must be doing something.
Time at the office? Yes, no doubt that too. But not all the time.
Sitting on a horse? Probably on occasion, but she has managed to do that and still be on the job, out and about.

So IMO it's more than tempting to think that she is doing something these days. - Communications perhaps? The DRF sure could use some more professionalism within that area...

All good reasons for her being MIA. And it has been consistent for months.

Maybe Mary got annoyed with the clear lacking of relevant experience and professionalism, etc. from the comm's department and said I will just it myself. LOL. Part of her work in Australia did involve marketing and putting together campaigns and getting the message across of a particular program or product. She's probably more qualified than some that are in that department now!!

But there has to be a reason for her absences. Bulking up her CV and preparation.