Captain Tom Moore - 100-year-old war veteran who raised over £30 million for the UK's National Health Service charities by walking up and down his garden - is set to be knighted by Queen Elizabeth II on Friday, the Independent has reported.
In a brief statement, the palace said:
"The Queen will confer the Honour of Knighthood on Captain Sir Thomas Moore at an Investiture at Windsor Castle.
"Captain Sir Thomas Moore will be accompanied by members of his family."
Per the Daily Express, the Queen will use the sword that belonged to her late father, King George VI, during the well-deserved ceremony.
Captain Tom will receive the prestigious insignia of Knight Bachelor.
This will also be the first time the 93-year-old monarch has resumed face-to-face duties since taking a hiatus amid the pandemic.
Captain Tom's is honored with an emotional RAF flypast on his birthday:Moore had initially set out with the goal of raising £1,000 for NHS charities during the coronavirus pandemic by doing 100 laps of his garden. It was his way of giving back for all the medical help he has received over the years.
However, his campaign exploded in popularity and his total now stands at £32.7 million ($41 million USD) at the time of writing.
In a message to his supporters on his 100th birthday back in April, Colonel Tom said: "Reaching 100 is quite something. Reaching 100 with such interest in me and huge generosity from the public is very overwhelming.
"People keep saying what I have done is remarkable, however, it's actually what you have done for me which is remarkable.
"I felt a little frustrated and disappointed after I broke my hip and it knocked my confidence. However, the past three weeks have put a spring back in my step. I have renewed purpose and have thoroughly enjoyed every second of this exciting adventure, but I can't keep walking forever.
"The donations page will close at midnight this evening. NHS Charities Together still have their urgent appeal, so people can donate to them that way.
"I am going to spend my birthday with my family, both here in person and with my daughter remotely, and then I am going to have a few days' rest. My legs may be tired, but my mind is racing and I'm hoping to be back very soon with other ways in which I can help people, help others.
"Please always remember, 'Tomorrow Will Be A Good Day'. With my sincerest gratitude, Captain Tom Moore."
If you would like to donate to Colonel Moore's JustGiving campaign, you can do so HERE.
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