Author: Jamie

385 – The Audacity of Boats

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Ok nerds, take this down.

Dear Harry, I was saddened to hear of King Edward’s death. but, I am writing to inform you that my beloved cousin promised me the throne a while back. Don’t worry if this is news to you, it was a secret so I understand if you are a little surprised.

ANYwayyyy, thanks for keeping the seat warm, but, don’t get too comfortable! Haha.

Everyone here in Normandy is very excited about all this, because they know how you also promised me the throne. So glad we are all on the same page!

I look forward to ruling over you as King, see ya soon.

Cheers,

Duke William of Normandy

383 – The Death of King Edward

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Christmas of 1065 would have been a grim affair. And as 1066 approached, the Court was likely consumed with anxiety. The King was childless and the throne was being eyed from all sides by foreign dynasties and, according to sources like William of Poitiers, the King had been terribly ill for quite some time. Poitiers tells us that this illness had become so severe in 1063 that the King had made preparations for succession, believing he was already on his deathbed.