Queen Elizabeth II has knighted 100-year-old World War II veteran Captain Tom Moore, who became a national celebrity by raising millions for the UK's National Health Service.
Moore raised almost £33 million by walking laps of his backyard, and received a knighthood after a special nomination from Prime Minister Boris Johnson.The ceremony marked the Queen's return to her public duties after the coronavirus pandemic forced her to cancel virtually all of her engagements.
— Captain Tom Moore July 17, 2020 "I could never have imagined this would happen to me. It is such a huge honour and I am very much looking forward to meeting Her Majesty The Queen," he said earlier in the week."It is going to be the most special of days for me."Moore was accompanied to the ceremony on Friday by his daughter Hannah Ingram-Moore, son-in-law Colin Ingram, grandson Benji and granddaughter Georgia, according to PA.The Queen talks with Moore and his family.
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