Penny Mordaunt ‘grateful’ after coronation praise

Penny Mordaunt ‘grateful’ after coronation praise

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enny Mordaunt has said she is grateful after praise was heaped on the Conservative Cabinet minister for her role in the King’s coronation.

As Lord President of the Council, she was responsible for bearing The Sword of State and presenting The Jewelled Sword of Offering to the King – the first time it has been carried and presented by a woman.