Without a doubt, King Charles III was in the spotlight during his coronation as the new monarch of England. Although on social networks, another person took fame and became a meme because of the role he played in this ceremony.

This is Conservative MP Penny Mordaunt, who had the responsibility of carrying the four-kilogram sword of state for 50 minutes, as Leader of the House of Commons and Lord President of the Council.

Her duty was considered a feat of physical endurance, as the woman carried the heaviest sword in the royal collection without faltering.

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Penny Mordaunt tricks at the coronation of King Charles III

As Tatler reported, Mordaunt later revealed that in order to hold the heavy weapon without losing his composure, he used a number of tricks ranging from taking painkillers, to rigorous naval training and wearing comfortable shoes.

The drugs were just to keep him well, he learned to maintain circulation by “wagging his fingers” through training, and he supplemented everything with hours of exercise and a good diet.

“I hadn’t been in the gym for six months before this,” but added: “You want to make sure you’re in good shape,” he told BBC News.

The first woman to hold the sword of state at a coronation

After holding the 17th-century Sword of State, he was tasked with holding in his arms the lightest 19th-century bejeweled offering sword presented to King Carlos III, as dictated by the tradition begun at the coronation of Richard the Lionheart in 1189. .

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It should be noted that this is the first time that a woman plays this role at a coronation. “If people decide to recognize my role, then I’m grateful. […] However, Saturday’s real credit goes to all of us,” he told the Daily Telegraph.

Conservative MP Penny Mordaunt. Photo: EFE

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