Penelope Mary Mordant was – after Charles – the absolute star of the coronation ceremony
For the first time in history, a woman took part in the king’s coronation ceremony and indeed in a key role.
Penny Mordaunt first woman to present sword to King https://t.co/htNzragv4v
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) May 6, 2023
Penelope Mary Mordant was – after Charles – the absolute star of the coronation ceremony, as she carried the weighty Sword of State – the “State Sword” which represents the rest of the royal swords in the ceremony.
Mary Mordod is a politician and military officer, serving as Leader of the House of Commons of the United Kingdom and as Lord President of Her Majesty’s Privy Council from September 2022 under the Liz Truss government.
Honored to be part of the #coronation with thousands of others who played their part. I’m very aware that our armed forces, police officers & others have been marching or standing for hours as part of the ceremony or to keep us all safe. In comparison, my job was rather easier. pic.twitter.com/ksmpGWUtog
— Penny Mordaunt (@PennyMordaunt) May 6, 2023
The monarch’s Privy Council is a body that includes senior elected politicians and ceremonial officials.
Yes, yes. on 10 September 2022, Penny Mordant – in her capacity as Lord President of the Privy Council – became the first woman to preside over the proclamation of Charles III as the new Monarch of the United Kingdom.
To lift the Sword – the massive 1.21m long sword. weighing almost 3.5kg – she said it took all the technique and strength from her military training while being supported by a mount that rested around her neck.
Morton is a Reserve Captain in the United Kingdom’s Royal Navy and the only female MP to be an active member of the Royal Navy
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