Queen Elizabeth II knighted a 100-year-old veteran on Friday after he raised millions for coronavirus relief, reports Global News.
Arise, Captain Sir Thomas Moore!
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) July 17, 2020
Today The Queen conferred the Honour of Knighthood on @captaintommoore at an Investiture at #WindsorCastle. pic.twitter.com/hukR1jAc8Y
She knighted Tom Moore with the sword her father used to own after Moore raised money by walking 100 laps around his garden. Moore ended up raising $40 million in April which he put towards the National Health Service.
"It's going to be absolutely marvellous for me" @captaintommoore sets off on journey to Windsor Castle to be knighted by the Queen. #CaptainTomMoore pic.twitter.com/bE7qqTqyPV
— ITV News Calendar (@itvcalendar) July 17, 2020
Moore used his walker to make his way towards the monarch. He was not required to knee before the Queen though he was knighted in a traditional fashion with a sword tap.
Thank you @RoyalFamily.
— Captain Tom Moore (@captaintommoore) July 17, 2020
I have been overwhelmed by the many honours I have received over the past weeks, but there is simply nothing that can compare to this, I am overwhelmed with pride and joy. #WindsorCastle https://t.co/gf8IJ1kVkk
The ceremony took place outside of Windsor Castle where Queen Elizabeth has been staying with her husband amid the coronavirus pandemic.
“Thank you for all the well wishes, as ever, overwhelmed by your support. #todaywillbeagoodday” tweeted Moore before the ceremony.
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