The ex-defence secretary and Commons leader played a prominent role carrying a sword at the King’s coronation.

Dame Penny Mordaunt played a prominent role in the coronation ceremony (Andrew Matthews/PA) ... losing to Liz Truss and then pulling out of the race against Rishi Sunak, ...

Former Cabinet minister Penny Mordaunt becomes a dame By PA News Agency. Share. 2. Skip to ... losing to Liz Truss and then pulling out of the race against Rishi Sunak, ...