Without expectations, Penny Mourdaunt became one of the central figures coronation of King Carlos IIIwhich took place from 05:00 this Saturday, May 6 (Ecuador time), and where Mourdant paraded before the eyes of the whole world carrying a huge Sword of State.
Leader of the Lower House carried a sword at a historic event as Lord President of the Privy Council, a position he held since September last year.
Dressed in a blue-green dress with gold detailing and a matching cloak, Mordaunt carried a 17th-century Sword of State to Westminster Abbey before handing it over to King Carlos III on his throne.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla welcome the Buckingham balcony with their family, but without Prince Harry and Andrew
Although his role was framed within a formal ceremonyit didn’t take long for social networks andn viralize and comment on the display of physical force and the good health that your British servant must have to carry with him — and for so many minutes — a heavy artifact and remain at the king’s right during the ritual.
British Conservative politician and Leader of the House of Commons, Penny Mordaunt, had a ceremonial role at the coronation of King Charles: she was required to carry 8 lbs. 17th century Sword of State to Westminster Abbey. https://t.co/6M1cCDzfZF
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A sword with intricate details it was originally made for the coronation of George IV in 1821have encrusted with diamonds, rubies and emeralds and decorated with roses, thistles and shamrocks bejeweled.
Without Meghan Markle and without an assigned role: this was Prince Harry’s participation in the coronation of his father Carlos III.
During the service, the sword blessed by the Archbishop of Canterburywho officiated at the ceremony, before Mordaunt presented her to the new king.
Sword, symbol of royal power, it was in the king’s right hand and it was attached to his belt, although he later unfastened it. Finally, the artifact was briefly placed on the altar, after which Penny had to continue to hold it for an extended period of time.
Penny Mordaunt, President of the Council pic.twitter.com/GRuEbPAuUX
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Murdant’s flawless outfit – also praised on social media – was completed with ballerinas black (although she changed her shoes for silver heels during the ceremony)adorned with crystal bows and a pair of striking pearl earrings.
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