More than 1 million people from around the world signed a petition to have him knighted. Thanks to a special nomination from Prime Minister Boris Johnson, which was approved by Queen Elizabeth, the veteran's official title is now Sir Thomas Moore.
Friday, May 22, 2020
It's now SIR Thomas Moore
Thomas Moore is well-known as the 100-year-old Englishman who walked 100 laps around his back garden in April, hoping to raise money for health care workers in Britain. His deed went so viral that he raised $40 million, and was promoted from Captain to honorary Colonel. But then something happened that thrilled him.
More than 1 million people from around the world signed a petition to have him knighted. Thanks to a special nomination from Prime Minister Boris Johnson, which was approved by Queen Elizabeth, the veteran's official title is now Sir Thomas Moore.
More than 1 million people from around the world signed a petition to have him knighted. Thanks to a special nomination from Prime Minister Boris Johnson, which was approved by Queen Elizabeth, the veteran's official title is now Sir Thomas Moore.
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