After 10 years as Dorset’s Lord-Lieutenant, the Sovereign’s representative in the county, Angus Campbell CVO retires today, 4 September.
Having been appointed in 2014, he first served Her Majesty the Queen, whom he welcomed to Dorset on two occasions as well as most members of the Royal Family visiting Dorset on a total of 43 occasions over the last decade.
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.
Mr Campbell’s final official duty as HM Lord-Lieutenant was at the Merchant Navy Day ceremony held at the County Hall Memorial area on 3rd September. You can hear a recording of the ceremony, which includes an address by Mr Campbell and an interview by KeeP 106, by following this link: Our Merchant Navy honoured once again in Dorchester
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.
He 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 Chair 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, Chair 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.
Retiring Lord Lieutenant Angus Campbell CVO
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset, Angus Campbell CVO, with Paralympian Flag Bearer and tennis player, Lucy Shuker at her BEM presentation ceremony in the Members’ Lounge at County Hall.