Hero Captain Sir Tom Moore has been knighted by the Queen in a unique open-air ceremony at Windsor Castle today. The 100-year-old became a national hero during Britain's time of crisis by raising millions of pounds for health workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
And in a fitting tribute, he officially became Sir Tom when he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth just after 3pm, capping off an extraordinary year for the World War Two veteran.
Pictures coming out this afternoon show the The Queen using a sword that belonged to her father, George VI, and placing it on Sir Tom's shoulder in the ceremony.
She has presented him with the insignia of Knight Bachelor, as pictures show her smiling and laughing as she meets Sir Tom and his family.
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