Donald Maitland
Sir Donald James Dundas Maitland GCMG OBE (16 August 1922 – 22 August 2010) was a senior British diplomat. He served as British Prime Minister Edward Heath's press secretary 1970 to 1974.
Sir Donald Maitland GCMG OBE | |
|---|---|
| Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the United Nations | |
| In office 1973–1974 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Preceded by | Colin Crowe |
| Succeeded by | Ivor Richard, Baron Richard |
| Downing Street Press Secretary | |
| In office 1970–1973 | |
| Prime Minister | Edward Heath |
| Preceded by | Joe Haines |
| Succeeded by | Robin Haydon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Donald James Dundas Maitland 16 August 1922 Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Died | 22 August 2010 (aged 88) |
| Spouse |
Jean Young (m. 1950) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | George Watson's College |
| Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
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