Penny Mordaunt's Viral Coronation Moment

It's April 1st. From red carpets to breaking stories, this is entertainment and celebrity

news, powered by AI. Pennymore Don stole the show at King Charles' coronation in 2023,

holding an 8-pound ceremonial sword, steady for most of the hour-long event. Dressed

in a sharp teal gown, with gold details and a matching headband, she swapped it for the

lighter-jeweled sort of offering later on. As the first woman ever to present the sort

of state in a coronation, she became an instant viral hit worldwide. She landed the gig as

Lord President of the Privy Council right when Prime Minister Liz Truss took office, just

two days before Queen Elizabeth. Past. Days after that, More Don led the accession council

to proclaim Charles, now 77, as King. Months later, she escorted him into Westminster

Abbey for the crowning. Fans went wild online, flooding her with thousands of letters, more

than votes from any election she's run, once stood out as super awkward, from a royal

family member joking about the king and queen attending her event. Even royals noticed

her spotlight moment. Reflecting recently in Oxford, the 53-year-old Devon native called

it embarrassing, but meaningful, she thinks it symbolized Charles's plush for an inclusive

ceremony, maybe something a guy in her role wouldn't have kept. A royal navy reservist,

she prepped with painkillers, a solid breakfast, practice runs, and heels, advising future

sword holders to prioritize comfy. Shoes. Her poise under pressure highlighted women's

rising roles in British traditions, leaving a lasting mark on that historic day.