Today, July 17, Queen Elizabeth II knighted 100-year-old world war II veteran Tom Moore, who managed to collect for the charity Fund of the National health service UK (NHS) more than £32 million to the Ceremony of knighting took place under the open sky in the courtyard of Windsor castle, which is unusual, but due to the need to respect social distance. Buckingham Palace said that in a similar format to this ceremony takes place for the first time.In March, the then 99-year-old Tom Moore has announced the collection of donations for the NHS. For his part, he promised until the day of his 100th birthday 100 times around the garden outside his home. For him it is a difficult undertaking — the veteran is recovering after surgery on the hip joint and is walking with a Walker. It was originally intended to raise £1 million, but his action attracted the attention of the public that during these months the charity Fund were transferred to the NHS of almost £33 million in preparation for the ceremony of knighting, Mr. Moore jokingly expressed the hope that “the Queen is not too heavy a hand with the sword” and not something he can stand on his feet. In his Twitter account of older British called this a special event. “I never would have thought that with me can happen,— he wrote.— It is such an honor for me.” In the nearest plans now sir Tom Moore to devote himself to work on the autobiography, the proceeds of which sales will go to charity in his name by captain Tom.Read more about the veteran — in the publication “Kommersant” “Walking one hundred percent.”Alena Miklashevskaya
