Queen’s sweet words to Captain Tom Moore as she knights him in unique service
London: The Queen thanked fundraising hero Sir Tom Moore for his incredible work as she knighted him during a special investiture at Windsor Castle. In her first engagement since lockdown was introduced, the Monarch handed the war veteran his well-deserved medal. The 100-year-old became a national hero during the COVID-19 pandemic when he raised a record sum of £33million by walking 100 laps of his garden with the aid of a walking frame. His fundraiser touched the hearts of Brits everywhere and inspired people across the globe, resulting in Prime Minister Boris Johnson nominating Sir Tom for the award.
During the unique ceremony on Friday, which took place outside to lower coronavirus risk, the Queen and Sir Tom exchanged a few words. The Monarch said: “Thank you so much. An amazing amount of money you raised. A hundred is a great age. Anyway it’s a nice day. Best of luck to you.”
She also called his family forward and chatted to them before returning to the castle.
The Queen used a sword that belonged to her father, George VI, for the ceremony and presented him with the insignia of Knight Bachelor.