On 10 Jan 1674 Dr Henry Dove was appointed Rector of St Bride's Church which post he held for the rest of his life.

In 1678 Dr Henry Dove was appointed Archdeacon Richmond.

Before 1682 Dr Henry Dove was appointed Chaplain to King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland (age 51).

After 1689 Dr Henry Dove was appointed Chaplain to King William III of England, Scotland and Ireland (age 38) and Mary Stewart II Queen England Scotland and Ireland (age 26).

Around May 1691 Dr Henry Dove was appointed Chaplain to King James II of England Scotland and Ireland (age 57).