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“Captain Sir Tom Moore demonstrated the very best of England during an extremely difficult time for the nation, Mr Southgate said.
He continued: “It is no exaggeration to say he helped bring the country together in a way that few ever could, and he leaves a legacy that will never be forgotten
“I was especially struck by his dedication to going above and beyond with his personal challenge, his relentless positivity and his good humour.”
“He will be missed, but we will remember him.”
England captains past and present also paid their respects.
Captain Sir Tom Moore with birthday cakes as he celebrates his 100th birthday Credit: Emma Sohl/Capture the Light Photography
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Britain s Queen Elizabeth talks to Captain Tom Moore and his family after awarding him with the insignia of Knight Bachelor at Windsor Castle, in Windsor, Britain July 17, 2020. Chris Jackson/Pool via REUTERS
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain’s Queen Elizabeth will send a private message of condolence to the family of Captain Tom Moore after the record-breaking fundraiser died aged 100 on Tuesday, Buckingham Palace said.
“Her Majesty very much enjoyed meeting Cpt Sir Tom and his family at Windsor last year,” a palace statement said.
“Her thoughts, and those of the Royal Family, are with them, recognising the inspiration he provided for the whole nation and others across the world.”
The Queen has offered her condolences to the family of Captain Sir Tom Moore who has died, aged 100, after inspiring the nation during lockdown.
A Buckingham Palace spokeswoman said the thoughts of the Queen and the royal family were with the military veteran and his family.
The Queen took the unusual step of honouring Sir Tom in the midst of the pandemic when she knighted him during an investiture, just for the veteran, in recognition of his efforts raising more than £32 million for the NHS.
The Queen is sending a private message of condolence to the family of Captain Sir Tom Moore.
Captain Sir Tom Moore, the British war veteran who captured hearts with his fundraising during the pandemic, has died from coronavirus, aged 100. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our dear father, Captain Sir Tom Moore, Capt Sir Tom s daughters Hannah Ingram-Moore and Lucy Teixeira said this morning.
Undated family handout photo of Tom Moore, a 99-year-old British veteran who has started a campaign to thank the National Health Service by walking lengths in his garden. Captain Tom Moores family had set up a fund-raising drive to support health workers caring for coronavirus patients, as a way to thank doctors and nurses who treated him for a broken hip. The family thought they would struggle to reach their initial 1,000-pound target last week. But the campaign clearly captured the public mood(AP)