Why was Penny Mordaunt involved in the coronation ceremony?

On an already historic day for the United Kingdom, Penny Mordaunt made history becoming the first woman to present the Jewelled Sword of Offering to King Charles during his coronation.

As Lord President of the Privy Council, Penny Mordaunt was tasked with bringing to King Charles the priceless sword made for George IV’s 1821 coronation.

During a part of the royal ceremony, Penny Mordaunt retrieved the sword from the Dean of Westminster and exchanged it for the redemption money, contained in a decorated satchel.

Finally, she drew the sword and carried it without its sheath before the monarch for the rest of the service effectively becoming a central part of the historic royal ceremony.

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