Captain Tom Moore, the 100-year-old the Second World War veteran who captured the hearts of the nation and raised millions for the NHS during lockdown, is to be knighted, Downing Street has confirmed.
Capt Moore was made an honorary colonel just weeks ago in recognition of the work he has done to raise almost £33m for charities supporting the health service by walking laps of his Bedfordshire garden.
Now on the recommendation of the prime minister he is also to be honoured by the Queen.
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