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.

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Julianne Moore just proved that wide leg jeans and a pair of Adidas makes the best combo at any age Asked about being around the King with a “big pointy sword”, Ms Mordaunt admitted she did feel “a terrible weight of responsibility”. 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.She added that she had been practising in rehearsals with weighted replicas and that her experience in the Navy had helped prepare her for standing for long periods of time without fainting. 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?"

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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. Notable figures including a number of fellow MPs praised her, with Labour MP Emily Thornberry tweeting: “Got to say it, @PennyMordaunt looks damn fine! The sword bearer steals the show. #Coronation.”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. Lydia is a travel writer and editor, based mostly in London. Her work has been published in print and online for the likes of Harper's Bazaar UK, ELLE UK, Marie Claire US, Condé Nast Traveller Middle East, Town&Country, BBC Good Food, Oh magazine, MailOnline, and woman&home. Huge and heartfelt thanks to all who made this so remarkable. I’m so proud of you all and the King and Queen today.” To carry the 4ft sword, Mordaunt chose flat shoes decorated with bow details and wore a pair of pearl earrings.

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Later in the ceremony Ms Mordaunt exchanged the Sword of State for the Jewelled Sword of Offering and delivered it to the archbishop. 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. 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.

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.