'It was magic': Captain Sir Tom Moore talks to ITV News Anglia about the moment he was knighted by the Queen
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Last week, national hero Captain Sir Tom Moore was given the honour of a lifetime when he was knighted by the Queen in recognition of his fundraising achievements. He sat down with ITV News Anglia's Rebecca Haworth to tell us all about the special day.
One of the things the Second World War veteran was most looking forward to was meeting the Queen, and she didn't disappoint.
When Captain Sir Tom started out on his quest to raise money for the NHS he never thought it would end in a knighthood. He'd originally hoped to raise £1,000 before his 100th birthday by walking lengths of his garden and asking for a donation on his JustGiving page. He quickly became a household name when he single-handedly raised more than £33 million for NHS charities, winning the hearts of the nation.
He's had an extraordinary year, becoming an honorary Colonel, and given several accolades for his hard work, all capped off by being knighted by the Queen, something he says he never thought would happen.
The ceremony was staged in the open air, in the imposing setting of Windsor Castle's quadrangle.
He was joined by his family for the big occasion.
It's the first time a ceremony of this kind has taken place like this, a one-off for Captain Sir Tom. Usually it's held either in the Ballroom at Buckingham Palace, or in the Waterloo Chamber at Windsor Castle.
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The 100-year-old also got a taste of what it's like to be world-famous as press and fans eagerly waited outside to see hime after his ceremony.
Our reporter Rebecca Haworth asked Captain Sir Tom what's next for him, he says nothing will change.
Sir Captain Tom has been a beacon of light for many in what's been a dark and unpredictable time. In true Tom Moore fashion, he ended his interview on a positive note: