CBBC presenter Dr Xand van Tulleken boasts a pretty remarkable portfolio. But did you know that his future wife Dr Dolly Theis has made similar contributions to the medical field?
Keep scrolling to learn more about Xand van Tulleken’s future wife.
Meet Dr. Dolly Theis, wife of Dr. Xand van Tulleken
While some people propose with flowers and fireworks, Dr. Xand van Tulleken chose to do so after an outing with his future wife, Dr. Dolly Theis.
“We shared a car and cycled all over London, it was like a Richard Curtis film playing over and over in my head,” Xand recalled when he shared the news of his engagement on BBC morning live in September 2022.
The presenter later shared the good news on Twitter, saying, “We’re engaged! The *official* announcement was of course on BBC Morning Live. Couldn’t be happier! I’m here to hear everyone’s proposal stories. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND traveling anywhere in a tandem (If you’ve met your significant other).”
Similarly, Dolly shared a few photos from her engagement on Twitter with the caption, “The level of happiness is indescribable!! We are floating & have been blown away by all the cutest messages.” She later added, “Hearts are EXPLOSING. Can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with my best friend, my One and Only, my perfect person, I love you to a star and back.”
Before Dolly, Xand had a brief relationship with his ex-girlfriend, who was also a paramedic. The two first met as emergency medical workers while responding to a cyclone in Burma. A few months after they broke up, Xand’s ex-girlfriend went to North Korea. But to his surprise, Xand’s ex-girlfriend was pregnant with their son!
Fortunately, when they parted ways amicably, Xand had the opportunity to be a part of her son’s childhood. “It would have been easier if she had never told me what happened, but instead she made a big effort to include me; to let me be a father,” Xand explains.
Dr. Dolly Theis Age
Dr. Dolly Theis is 32 years old in 2022.
She is 12 years younger than her future husband Xand.
Dr. Dolly Theis’s Work and Career
In 2022, Dr. Dolly Theis worked as a “Research Associate” at the MRC Epidemiology Unit at the University of Cambridge for almost a year.
There, her research examined government policy processes and the use of evidence in the UK. Specifically, she examined how policy entrepreneurs and policymakers influence policy processes to achieve policy change, including the information and frameworks they use to make their arguments, and how they understand, engage with and use epidemiological and public health research in this process.
Her research was supervised by Professor Martin White and Dr Dennis Grube.
Before joining the MRC Epidemiology Unit, Dolly worked as a Policy Researcher at the Centre for Social Justice for a year and a month. Her work there was to establish the link between childhood obesity and social deprivation.
Additionally, from December 2010 to October 2013, Dolly served as a “Parliamentary Researcher” at the House of Lords.
Dolly also volunteers for a number of companies including Forward Assist Charity, Big Tent Ideas Festival, Tempus Novo, 50:50 Parliament, Top Tier Impact and Evening Standard.
Is Dr. Dolly Theis on Instagram and Facebook?
Sadly we can’t find her on Instagram or Facebook.
But here is her Twitter @dollytheis.
Dr. Dolly Theis Ethnicity
Dr. Dolly Theis boasts mixed blood. She is half British and half Pakistani.
Proud of her heritage, Dolly celebrated Pakistan’s 72nd birthday on Twitter with the caption: “The country that gave birth to this little legend👇🏽my grandfather ❤️I couldn’t be prouder of my heritage and wish all Pakistanis the most wonderful Independence Day celebrations today!!”
Dr. Dolly Theis Family
Dr. Dolly Theis comes from a family of at least four siblings.
Her parents, Soraya Khan and Patrick Theis, are award-winning architects who have designed beautiful and functional buildings in TheisandKhanThey first met at Canterbury College of Arts, where they were both studying architecture. They quickly fell in love, and the two exchanged vows on July 3, 1986Patrick
In 2022, Soraya and Patrick will be 63 and 60 years old, respectively.
Regarding Dolly’s siblings, she has an older brother named Hugo.
Sadly, Dolly’s grandfather Awais Khan (the kindest and funniest guy) passed away in February 2022 at the age of 94.
Interesting Facts: Dolly’s dad is a big QPR fan. He is particularly fond of Rodney Marsh.
Related FAQs
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Where is Dr. Dolly Theis from?
She is from London, England.
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When was Dr. Dolly Theis born?
Dolly’s birthday is June 14 and she is a Gemini.
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What degrees did Dr. Dolly Theis receive?
Dolly received her “BA, Politics and Eastern European Studies” from UCL in 2014. She then received her “MPhil in Epidemiology and Public Health” from the University of Cambridge in 2018. And finally, in 2022, she completed her PhD at the same university under the supervision of Professor Martin White and Dr Dennis Grube.
Her dissertation “Is Obesity Policy in England Fit for Purpose? Analysis of Government Strategies and Policies, 1992–2020. Dolly RZ Theis, Martin White. The Milbank Quarterly 2021” has been published on “online library.wiley.”