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Prime Minister leads clap for Captain Sir Tom Moore

Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his partner Carrie Symonds outside 10 Downing StreetJonathan Brady/PA Wire

Prime Minister Boris Johnson, with his partner Carrie Symonds, led the tributes to the 100-year-old fundraiser by taking part in a national clap. He said the event reflected Capt Sir Tom Moore's "spirit of optimism"

Captain Sir Tom Moore"s daughter Hannah Ingram-Moore, grandson Benji, granddaughter Georgia and son-in-law Colin Ingram outside his the home in Marston MoretaineJoe Giddens/PA Wire

Captain Sir Tom Moore's family said they were "incredibly touched" by the event and people "taking part with huge love in their hearts".

NHS workers clap at Chelsea and Westminster HospitalReuters

NHS staff at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital joined in the applause. The national clap was also a way to show appreciation for the people Capt Sir Tom campaigned for - NHS staff and care workers.

The London Eye and buildings along the South Bank are lit up with the colours of the Union flag, during a nationwide clap in honour of Captain Sir TomPA Media

The London Eye landmark is lit up with the colours of the Union flag, during a nationwide clap in honour of Captain Sir Tom.

Staff at Bedford Hospital clappingReuters

Workers at Bedford Hospital, where Capt Sir Tom died, also clapped for the fundraiser. Hospital leaders announced plans to create a memorial for him at the site.

Players from Burnley FC and Manchester City clapMartin Rickett / POOL

Players from Burnley and Manchester City paid tribute to the army veteran before their Premier League match.

Junior soldiers at the Army Foundation College in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, joining in with the nationwide clap in honour of Captain Sir Tom MoorePeter Byrne/PA Wire

Junior soldiers at the Army Foundation College in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, took part in the nationwide clap.

Residents participate in a national clap for late Captain Sir Tom Moore and all NHS workers, amidst the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Brentford, LondonReuters

Neighbours on a street in Brentford, London, take part in the national clap whilst keeping socially distant during the event.

Capt Sir Tom MooreGetty Images

Captain Sir Tom Moore - who died on Tuesday at the age of 100 - raised almost £39m for the NHS with his fundraising walk which took in 100 laps of his garden.

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