Duchess of Cornwall praises Captain Tom Moore on his 100th birthday
The Duchess of Cornwall has praised Captain Tom Moore on his 100th Birthday.
The war veteran has won the hearts of the nation after raising over $55 million (£29m) for NHS coronavirus relief in the UK, by completing 100 laps of his garden ahead of his milestone birthday.
During a video call with journalist Angela Rippon and Royal Dance Academy's Dame Darcey Bussell, Camilla said Captain Tom made her "proud to be British".
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall has praised Captain Tom Moore on his 100th Birthday Instagram/Clarence House
The war veteran raised over $55 million (£29m) for the NHS in the UK by walking 100 laps of his back garden AP
Speaking about the current lockdowns and restrictions, the 72-year-old said: "A lot of good is going to come out of this horrible, horrible time.
"It's bringing out the best in many people. People are so kind, you see the tiny little things - helping out their neighbours, probably talking to neighbours they've never talked to before and doing their shopping, you know.
"That wonderful man, Captain Tom, walking around and raising all that money, that sort of thing makes you proud to be British, doesn't it?"
The Duchess made her comments about the Captain in a recent video conference from Birkhall in Scotland Twitter/Clarence House
Camilla's mother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth sent the Captain a very special birthday card on his big day and also upgraded his rank to Honorary Colonel.
"This morning @LLieutenantBeds, The Queen's personal representative in Bedfordshire, delivered a birthday card to @captaintommoore from Her Majesty," the Royal Family shared on Twitter.
"Today we join people across the UK and around the world in wishing Captain Tom Moore a very happy 100th birthday," they added.
In addition to the card he received from the monarch, well-wishers from around the world have sent cards to the centenarian - enough to fill a local school hall.
Queen Elizabeth sent the Captain a very special birthday card on his big day and also upgraded his rank to Honorary Colonel Twitter/RoyalFamily
A general view of thousands of birthday cards sent to Captain Tom Moore for his 100th birthday on April 30th, are pictured displayed in the Hall of Bedford School, closed-down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in Bedford, on April 29, 2020. Getty
Earlier in the month Prince William and Kate sent Captain Tom a very special video message.
The Cambridges shared their support for Moore in a special video message, calling his work "incredible" and "amazing".
"What I love is that he's a 99-year-old war vet, he's been around a long time, he knows everything and it's wonderful that everyone has been inspired by his story and determination," William said.
Prince William and Kate recently sent a video message of support to Captain Tom Instagram
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