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Asked about being around the King with a “big pointy sword”, Ms Mordaunt admitted she did feel “a terrible weight of responsibility”. It used to be the executive for the King, and it still does a lot of business and it’s an important part of our constitution and the authority that we have in Parliament. Ms Mordaunt, who is also the Leader of the House of Commons, explained: “The Lord President of the Council is really the chairman of the King’s Privy Council. Speaking to The Times’ Red Box Politics podcast ahead of the ceremony, she also disclosed she had been “doing some press-ups” in preparation for her sword-carrying role.
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Huge and heartfelt thanks to all who made this so remarkable. I’m so proud of you all and the King and Queen today.” Britain’s fashion brands have gone above and beyond to create timeless, fun and quirky pieces that you really will want to keep beyond the day (and not just because coronation memorabilia like tea tins and mugs from Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation are now considered vintage treasures).And I think that in this coronation, yes, it is going to be royal and marvellous and mystical and spiritual and everything that you would expect it to be, but it will be modern as well. Although some weren't quite so sure, as one person tweeted: "What on earth is Penny Mordaunt's outfit? 'Star Wars Evil Empire High Command meets Game of Thrones comic-con?" In an interview with Politico, she said she "felt it wasn't right" to wear the customary dress - last worn by the Marquess of Salisbury at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. And there’s always great chat before an event like this, has it gone too far one way? Has it gone too far the other way? And we always get it absolutely spot on.
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The sword was later drawn and she carried it in its “naked” form – without its scabbard – before the King for the rest of the service. It symbolises royal power and being able to decide between good and evil, and the King accepting his duty and knightly virtues.Author and columnist Caitlin Moran also commented on the social media buzz around Ms Mordaunt’s role, saying: “Penny Mordaunt’s sword is the “Pippa Middleton’s Bum” of the Coronation.” The second sword was briefly clipped to the King’s coronation sword belt and then after a proclamation by the archbishop, the King stepped forward and offered up the sword.
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She said: “I’m very aware that our armed forces, police officers and 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. Labour MP Chris Bryant quipped in a tweet: “The Penny is mightier than the sword.” Following the coronation, Ms Mordaunt said said she was “honoured” to have been part of the event. And I think that it’s an important moment for the country. I think the country is proud of the monarchy and the royal family and the service they play.
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To carry the 4ft sword, Mordaunt chose flat shoes decorated with bow details and wore a pair of pearl earrings. Its silver-gilt hilt features the form of a lion and unicorn and the wooden scabbard is covered in red velvet with silver-gilt rose, thistle and fleur-de-lis emblems. They provide stability, we saw that most profoundly last year. And they provide continuity and I think as far as how we’re known by the rest of the world, they’re a huge part of our story. On the eve of Royal Ascot, Jess Collett is up to her David Bowie-esque, lightning flash earring studs in feathers, fake grass, silk flowers and Ecuadorian straw. We’re stoically progressing with our interview in 30 degree heat in her North Kensington studio-cum-shop, while members of her five-strong team bob in and out – although we keep finding ourselves trying on merch.
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