Penny Mordaunt reveals she took painkillers to help get her through tough Coronation role

has revealed she took painkillers earlier than the to assist her get by way of her powerful position. The MP was tasked with carrying a ceremonial sword all through a lot of the ceremony at Westminster Abbey on Saturday. As Lord President of the Privy Council Ms Mordaunt acquired a hos of reward after changing into the primary girl to hold the three.6kg sword for a complete of 51 minutes. Reflecting on the day Ms Mordaunt mentioned she used her navy coaching to assist and took painkillers to she positive she was "alright"

The MP for Portsmouth North mentioned it was a "big privilege" to be part of the ceremony. 

Writing within the Telegraph she mentioned: “It was a humbling day in each respect. Topped heads and world leaders have been simply faces within the congregation.

“If folks selected to recognise my position, then I’m grateful. However my gratitude and thanks are reserved for all who took half.”

Ms Mordaunt turned a social media star as lots of of memes and photoshopped photos have been made crediting her arm energy and outfit alternative. 

Penny Mordaunt was the primary girls to hold the sword (Picture: Getty)

Ms Mordaunt mentioned the expertise was 'humbling' (Picture: Getty)

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