The New King
History: KS2 National Curriculum, topic 4.4.7
The New King
Harold Godwine
- During Edward's reign, Harold Godwine conquered Wales and Northumbria.
- Just before his death, Edward picked Harold as the next king.
William, Duke of Normandy
- William, Duke of Normandy, was a distant cousin of Edward the Confessor.
- According to William, Edward promised he would be the next king of England.
Who is the king?
- Edward died with no children.
- It was not clear who the next king would be.
- Harold or William?
Test yourself on The New King
How was William, Duke of Normandy, related to Edward the Confessor?
Why was it unclear who would be king after Edward's death?