British royal family news has revealed that celebrations to honour Britons achievements is set to be delayed due to COVID-19. This is the time of the year where names are officially announced that would be honoured in the upcoming Honours List. However, the government have revealed that the service is likely to be delayed and will take place at a later date.
The official announcement was made on Wednesday as Oliver Dowden revealed that the honours will instead take place later in the year. When making the announcement, Dowden revealed that it was important to honour those that have fought during the pandemic in the best possible way.
British Royal Family News: Announced Delay To Honours List
The decision to delay was respected by the public, as they agreed that the best way to honour the heroes that will be rewarded with honours in Her Majesty’s birthday list can be better done. Dowden revealed that the new date that the honours will take place is expected to be in the autumn.
The first names that will be included on that list have begun to emerge, with Tom Moore announced as being rewarded with a knighthood. The country rallied behind the World War Two veteran as he exceeded all expectations to raise over £30 million for the NHS. Social media users quickly started a petition to have Moore honoured with a knighthood, and that will officially happen later in the year.
British Royal Family News: Moore Overwhelmed With Honour
Moore’s charity effort saw him complete 100 laps of his garden in recognition for his 100th birthday. The hero has raised £33 million for the NHS from these efforts and when interviewed by the BBC on Wednesday he thanked both the Queen and Boris Johnson for bestowing the honour.
The veteran has been the source of multiple television programmes over the past couple of weeks, with ITV broadcasting a show on VE Day that gave an insight into Moore’s experiences during the World War. He was also honoured as the Queen sent him a birthday card to celebrate his 100th Birthday at the end of April.
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