Dorset | Posted on September 5th, 2024 | return to news
Angus Campbell steps down as Dorset Lord-Lieutenant
Mr Campbell, who has been in the post of the Sovereign’s representative in the county for 10 years, retired on Wednesday 4 September.
Angus Campbell CVO retired as Dorset’s Lord-Lieutenant on Wednesday 4 September after 10 years in the post of the Sovereign’s representative in the county.
He welcomed HM Queen Elizabeth to Dorset twice, as well as most members of the Royal family on 43 occasions.
He has supported numerous charitable organisations as patron and presented many with The Queen’s (and latterly The King’s) Award for Voluntary Service, as well as several businesses with The Queen’s/King’s Award for Enterprise.
He has also presented the MBE and BEM to Dorset citizens.
During his time as Lord-Lieutenant, he has supported members of the Armed Forces, including veterans, attending Freedom Marches, Beating Retreat Ceremonies, Remembrance Services, and the Wessex Reserve Forces and Cadets Association through which he appoints outstanding young cadets to be his Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet for a year’s term.
He also launched the Lord-Lieutenant’s Fund for the Young and Talented through Dorset Community Foundation, which supports young people with a talent in sport to have the opportunity to excel in their field, some to Olympic standard.
Mr Campbell has taken a particular interest in mental health and supported many charities over the years. He has also served as chairman of the Advisory Committee for the appointment of Magistrates.
Prior to his political career, Angus Campbell served for many years in the Army Air Corps before he became the leader for North Dorset District Council, and later leader of Dorset County Council. He was chairman of the Dorset Olympic Board and of the Strategic Leaders Board for the Southwest. He has also been a governor of several schools in the county.
Cllr Stella Jones, chairman of Dorset Council, said: “Angus epitomises what it is to dedicate one’s life to the service to others and the benefits this brings to our communities and county.
“His departure leaves behind a legacy of excellence, compassion, and unwavering dedication to community service.
“We thank him for his outstanding service to his beloved county of Dorset, and we wish him a long and happy retirement.”
Mr Campbell is looking forward to spending more time with his family and the time to pursue his many other interests.
The new Lord Lieutenant is Michael Dooley, who has practised as a consultant gynaecologist in London and Dorset as well as to the Royal Family and the London Olympics, and as team doctor to the British Equestrian Federation; he is also a visiting Professor to Bournemouth University.
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