One of the shining stars of Coronation was the Leader of the House of Commons Penny Mordaunt.
Absolutely loving Penny Mordaunt in bespoke Safiyaa with the fern motif embroidery of the Privy Council. She has such an important role as Lord President (of the PC) & also Leader of the Commons. Magnificent sword-bearing!! 🗡 pic.twitter.com/0iRDFkfp6a
— Emily Andrews (@byEmilyAndrews) May 6, 2023
She had the role as Lord President of the Privy Council.
Her simple stylish appearance sparked and attracted the eyes of the whole world.
During the ceremony, Mordaunt was required to carry the 17th-Century Sword of State into the Abbey in the King's Procession and continue to hold it during the service.
Shoutout to @PennyMordaunt who performed her duties as Lord President of the Council impeccably at today's #Coronation service.
(📸 Getty) pic.twitter.com/C88uvoYB4k
— Royal Circular (@Royal_Circular) May 6, 2023
The sword is also used during the state opening of Parliament.
She previously said that she was trained as a Royal Navy reservist to make sure of her ability to carry the sword.
NEW: Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons, @PennyMordaunt, arrives at Westminster Abbey.
(📸 Jeff Spicer/Getty) pic.twitter.com/rAV56kmV4X
— Royal Circular (@Royal_Circular) May 6, 2023
She said: “[I] will be carrying the Sword of State, which is the heaviest sword, so I’ve been doing some press-ups to train for that,"
The Sword represents the King's authority.
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