THE Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset – Angus Campbell CVO – has retired from the role after a decade of service.

Mr Campell was appointed in 2014, serving Her Majesty the Queen as her representative in the county, and thereafter serving The King, Charles III.

On September 4, after 10 years in the role, he retired.

During his tenure, Mr Campbell welcomed the Queen to Dorset twice, along with most members of the Royal Family during visits on a total of 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.

He has taken a particular interest in mental health and supported many charities over the years, as well as serving as chair 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 said he is now looking forward to spending more time with his family and the time to pursue his many other interests.