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WWII veteran fundraiser Capt Tom Moore awarded knighthood

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World War II veteran and fundraiser Captain Tom Moore is to be knighted, Downing Street has announced. The 100-year-old raised almost £33m (€37m) for health service charities by walking laps of his Bedfordshire garden.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson described Capt Moore as a "true national treasure" and praised his "fantastic fundraising" which he said "provided us all with a beacon of light through the fog of coronavirus".

Mr Johnson recommend Capt Moore be exceptionally honoured by the Queen, who has approved the honour, Number 10 said. An investiture ceremony will take place at a later date.

His knighthood comes just weeks after he was made an honorary colonel to mark his centenary and fundraising efforts. As he is an honorary

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