British war veteran Tom Moore, who raised millions for the health sector, will be knighted by Queen Elizabeth on Friday. The ceremony will take place at Windsor Castle, where the Queen has withdrawn since the outbreak of the new corona virus.
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War veteran Tom Moore became a national hero in Britain after raising over £ 33 million for the health sector. The hundred-year-old man did this by walking a hundred laps in his garden, with the help of a walker. His solidarity campaign had not escaped the notice of the British government either: Prime Minister Boris Johnson promptly recommended that he be knighted.
While other events have been delayed in light of the corona crisis, Moore’s knighting is not waiting for better times. Moore and his close relatives are expected to arrive at Windsor Castle on Friday, where the ceremony will take place. The Queen has retired there since the outbreak of the new coronavirus, along with her husband Prince Philip. To minimize the risk of contamination, no public will be admitted to the ceremony, which will also not be broadcast.
The Queen will use a sword for knighting that still belonged to her father, King George VI, according to Buckingham Palace.
“I never could have imagined this was coming,” said the message spread through Moore’s Twitter account. “This is such a great honor and I am really looking forward to meeting our Queen. This will be one of the most special days for me. “
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