Early Life and Education of Penny Mordaunt: A Complete Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Penny Mordaunt. A timeline of key moments.

Penny Mordaunt is a former British Conservative politician who served as Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons (2022-2024). She was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Portsmouth North from 2010 to 2024. Mordaunt unsuccessfully ran for Conservative party leadership twice in 2022, losing to Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak. In the 2024 general election, she lost her seat to Labour's Amanda Martin.

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March 1973: Penny Mordaunt's Birth

In March 1973, Penelope Mary "Penny" Mordaunt was born.

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1989: Worked in Romanian Hospitals and Orphanages

In 1989, Penny Mordaunt worked in hospitals and orphanages in Romania, an experience that sparked her interest in politics.

1995: Graduated from University of Reading

In 1995, Penny Mordaunt graduated from the University of Reading with upper second class honors.

1999: Mordaunt marries Paul Murray

In 1999, Penny Mordaunt married Paul Murray, whom she met at the University of Reading; they divorced the following year.

2013: Mordaunt chairs Wymering Manor Trust

As of 2013, Penny Mordaunt was chair of the Wymering Manor Trust in Portsmouth.

2016: Mordaunt ends relationship with Ian Lyon

In 2016, Penny Mordaunt ended her relationship with businessman Ian Lyon.

2016: Supported Brexit

In 2016, Penny Mordaunt supported Brexit in the referendum on EU membership.

May 2023: Coronation of Charles III and Camilla

In May 2023, Penny Mordaunt participated in the coronation of Charles III and Camilla, presenting the Jewelled Sword of Offering as Lord President of the Privy Council, becoming the first woman to do so. She wore a custom teal cape dress and headpiece embroidered with golden ferns. Her performance and outfit became viral online, receiving praise. She attributed her strength to navy training and disclosed taking painkillers before the ceremony.