Penny Mordaunt steals the show at King's coronation with sword-wielding role.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BBC
Penny Mordaunt, Lord President of the Council and Portsmouth North MP, became the first woman to present the Jewelled Sword of Offering to a British Monarch during King Charles III's coronation at Westminster Abbey on Saturday. The sword symbolises royal power and being able to decide between good and evil. Ms Mordaunt also carried the Sword of State in the procession and was praised for her upper body strength and composure on social media.