Captain Tom Moore, the 100-year-old who became a national hero in Britain by raising millions of pounds for health workers during the Covid-19 pandemic, will become "Sir Tom" on Friday when he is knighted by Queen Elizabeth. READ | 100-year-old WWII veteran 'Captain Tom' to be knightedHis endeavour touched the hearts of people in Britain and beyond as they faced the adversity of the coronavirus crisis. "I hope she's not very heavy-handed with the sword," Moore quipped when the knighthood was announced. The palace said the queen would be using a sword that belonged to her father, George VI. Stay healthy and entertained during the national lockdown.

Source: News 24 July 17, 2020 09:56 UTC