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The Queen is resuming her face-to-face engagements later this week, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. The monarch is to meet Captain Tom Moore and a member of his family at Windsor Castle on Friday to deliver him his much-deserved knighthood. 

In a brief statement, the palace said: “The Queen will confer the Honour of Knighthood on Captain Sir Thomas Moore at an Investiture at Windsor Castle.

“Captain Sir Thomas Moore will be accompanied by members of his family.” 

During the poignant ceremony, the Queen will use the sword that belonged to her late father, King George VI.

CaptainTom will receive the insignia of Knight Bachelor. 

As the ceremony will take place within the walls of Windsor Castle there will be no viewing positions for the public. 

100-year-old Captain Tom was hailed a hero as he raised more than £30million for the NHS by completing 100 laps in his daughter’s garden before his birthday in late April. 

The war veteran didn’t just raise money to the NHS but also boosted the mood of the country as the number of deaths and cases of coronavirus was peaking. 

His birthday on April 30 was marked by a splendid flypast as well as a card and a medal delivered on behalf of the Queen. 

Her Majesty also agreed on giving Captain Tom the honorary title of Colonel. 

The content of the letter sent to Captain Tom by the Queen was unveiled by the veteran himself. 

The card, bearing a smiling picture of the monarch on the front, read: “I am so pleased to know that you are celebrating your one hundredth birthday on 30th April, 2020.

“I was also most interested to hear of your recent fundraising efforts for NHS Charities Together at this difficult time.

“I send my congratulations and best wishes to you on such a special occasion. – Elizabeth R” 

This investiture is going to be particularly important for the Queen, who hasn’t met anyone outside of her household’s staff since March 19.  

The Queen has been self-isolating at her Berkshire home with Prince Philip and 22 members of their staff.   

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