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A delighted Captain Sir Tom said: “It is such a huge honour and I am very much looking forward to meeting Her Majesty the Queen. It is going to be the most special of days for me.” The Queen will use a sword to touch him briefly on each shoulder. She usually places the insignia around the recipient’s neck but the Palace is looking at how to obey social distancing.

Investitures have been put on hold, but the Queen – who has been shielding at Windsor – wanted to make an exception to honour Captain Sir Tom.

His knighthood was revealed in May by Boris Johnson outside of the usual honours lists.

The Palace said: “Captain Sir Tom and his family were hopeful the investiture could take place in a timely fashion and we are pleased it has been possible.”

He and his family will have refreshments but the Queen will only be attending the ceremony.

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