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"She was a symbol of solemnity, the first woman to have ever presented the Jewelled Sword of Offering to a British Monarch," she told MPs, "she was a credit to this House as our representative".

From BBC • May 11, 2023

The Tory minister won praise for her stamina, carrying the 17th Century Sword of State and Jewelled Sword of Offering for more than an hour.

From BBC • May 11, 2023

An MP is the first woman to have ever presented the Jewelled Sword of Offering to a British Monarch.

From BBC • May 6, 2023

The Jewelled Sword of Offering is placed into The King's right hand.

From BBC • May 5, 2023

Jewelled swords worn at kings' levees Were suspended next midshipmen's dirks, and these Elbowed stilettos come from Spain, Chased with some splendid Hidalgo's name.

From Sword Blades and Poppy Seed by Lowell, Amy