Colonel Tom Moore spoke to Good Morning Britain on Wednesday after it was revealed that the Queen has awarded him a knighthood for his fundraising efforts
May 20, 2020 - 11:28 BST Danielle Stacey Colonel Tom Moore has revealed his delight at being awarded a knighthood from the Queen, calling it a"great honour," as he spoke to Good Morning Britain on Wednesday. The 100-year-old war veteran, who has raised over £32 million for the NHS, told TV presenters Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid:"Absolutely thrilled Her Majesty has decided - or chosen little me. It really is a great honour and something I never, ever anticipated.
Captain Tom was promoted to Honorary Colonel by the Queen on his 100th birthday on 30 April and received a special card from Her Majesty, personally delivered by Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, the monarch's personal representative in the county. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were also among the royals who sent well wishes to the veteran, who helped to raise money for the NHS by walking 100 laps of his garden in the lead-up to his milestone birthday.
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