Queen Elizabeth has given Capt. Tom Moore a personalized telegram to honor him on his 100th birthday. The veteran has been inspiring a lot of people, including the royals, for his efforts to raise money for the NHS.
According to People, Moore received a very special card from the Queen as he celebrated his centenary birthday on April 30. The monarch also commended him for his efforts to do a fundraiser despite the many challenges.
Moore, who has a mobility device following a hip surgery, said that he was willing to walk in his backyard for 100 steps to raise $1,000 for the NHS. But his calls for donations was swamped with support, including Prince William, who apparently donated to Moore's cause as well. By the end of the month, Moore's fundraiser was able to reach over $40 million.
"I was also most interested to hear of your recent fundraising efforts for NHS Charities Together at this difficult time," the Queen apparently wrote to Moore in his birthday card. "I send my congratulations and best wishes to you on such a special occasion."
Prince William and Kate also greeted Moore for his 100th birthday via their Kensington Palace social media. Prince Charles, on the other hand, hailed the veteran and said that he's someone who makes him proud to be British.
Moore also got a special birthday honor from the Royal Air Force as they flew past his house in Bedfordshire using two Spitfire, which were used during the war. The inspiring veteran of the Second World War was also promoted as honorary colonel by the Army Foundation College at his former training camp in Harrogate.
People from all over Britain also sent Moore birthday cards. According to The Guardian, they family has received over 125,000 letters in the mail so far.
During a BBC interview, Prince William said that Moore is an incredible one-man fundraising machine. The Duke of Cambridge said that it feels wonderful to have him inspire so many others.
In response to Prince William's admiration, Moore called him his "Super Prince." Suffice it to say, the veteran has been overwhelmed by the response, as well as the love he received for his 100th birthday.
His family could not celebrate with a big party due to the lockdown but this was more than what they have expected. Moore said that the reactions from around the world have been "quite extraordinary."
