The Office of the Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Michael Dooley LVO MMs FRCOG succeeding Angus Campbell CVO, who recently retired after serving 10 years in the role.

Mr Dooley commenced his new role on 5th September, taking on the responsibility of representing His Majesty The King in Dorset.

As HM Lord-Lieutenant, Mr Dooley will be working closely with businesses, charitable organisations, and communities to promote civic, cultural, and social initiatives across the county. He has extensive experience of working with numerous charitable sectors and a wide knowledge of the county from his role as High Sheriff in Dorset.

Mr Dooley has had a long and distinguished medical career. He is Consultant Gynaecologist to the Royal Household, and practices in London and Dorset. He was lead Gynaecologist at the London Olympics, and Team Doctor for the British Equestrian Federation for eight years.

He is a visiting Professor to Bournemouth University.  Since serving as High Sheriff four years ago, he has developed and led an initiative Creating Health and Harmony in Dorset.  The project’s next stage will focus on the county’s prison population (he is a trustee of Key4Life, which aims to reduce youth reoffending). 

He has raised considerable sums for charities and other good causes, including the Dorset County Hospital, a local hospice, and the Royal Osteoporosis Society. 

Speaking about his appointment, Mr Dooley expressed his gratitude and enthusiasm for the opportunity to serve as the Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset and said: "It is a great honour to serve as The King’s representative in Dorset and follow in the footsteps of Angus Campbell whose work has been inspirational and a huge benefit to the community”.

 “I am greatly looking forward to working with my Lieutenancy team and continuing to work with local charities as well as meeting local people and celebrate their many contributions to the communities in Dorset.”

Mr Dooley lives in Broadmayne, near Dorchester, with his wife, Barbara.  They have three adult children and seven grandchildren.