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.
Penny Mordaunt, a prominent figure in British politics, gained attention at the coronation of King Charles III as the lord president of the Council. She has held several high-profile government roles, including Secretary of State for International Development and Secretary of State for Defence. Mordaunt is the first female to hold the position of Minister for the Armed Forces in the UK and is a Royal Navy reservist. She has been a staunch advocate for military causes and a vocal supporter of Brexit. Despite her political stance dividing opinion, she is seen as a trailblazer in British politics.
