The Tory MP also relied on her navy training to help keep her circulation going during the ceremony
Penny Mordaunt has revealed she took painkillers before the Coronation to help her carry the ceremonial swords. The Tory MP said she made sure she was “in good nick” to carry the 17th Century Sword of State and Jewelled Sword of Offering during the ceremony.
Ms Mordaunt added that her navy training in Portsmouth helped her to stand for long periods as she “wriggled her toes” to keep her circulation going. She gave an impressive performance during the Coronation in her role as Lord President of the Council, carrying the swords for more than an hour.
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