The new monarch being crowned upon the Cosmati Pavement, as has been tradition for centuries, and Mordaunt carrying the Century Sword of State
The King and Queen have hosted a reception at Buckingham Palace to thank those involved in Elizabeth II’s funeral and Charles III’s Coronation.
Amongst the guests were Penny Mordaunt, who is the Leader of the House of Commons, and Princess Anne.
As Lord President of the Privy Council - the monarch's advisors - Mordaunt was required to carry the heavy Century Sword of State into Westminster Abbey during the Coronation on 6th May...
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