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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Courtney Pochin

Penny Mordaunt wields huge 'naked' sword at Coronation after weeks of preparation

There were many memorable moments during the King's Coronation ceremony - from the official crowning to the first look at the Princess of Wales' fabulous outfit for the occasion to seeing Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis sharing a touching gesture.

But one person nobody expected to 'steal the show' was Penny Mordaunt, who had an important role to play during the ceremony.

The Conservative MP, who missed out on becoming Conservative Party leader and prime minister last year, was tasked with wielding the four-foot, eight-pound sword of state.

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