He was English. People
would know who was
and trusted him
because of his
nationality
He was the kings
brother in law. He had
connections with king
Edward so people knew
he was trustworthy.
Why should he not be the next king?
There is no proof that king Edward wanted
him to be king. One of the only people in the
room was Edith, Harold's sister and Edwards
wife. She wouldn't say that Edward never
wanted Harold to be king because she wouldn't
want to be disconnected from royalty
Harold hardrada
Why should he be the next king?
Harold Hardrada has had experience
being a king since he was the king of
Denmark. This is good because he will
know what he is doing.
He is skilled at planning
and is smart.
Why shouldn't he be the next king?
He is very forceful and uses force to
get things he wants. He fought England
by force and not negotiation and
respect.
William, Duke of Normandy
Why should he be the next king?
King Edward promised him the
throne. He should be king
because it is what King Edward
wanted and all his followers
would support Williams claim.
Why shouldn't he be the next king?
There is no proof that this was
what king Edward wanted. There
is no written or recorded proof
that Edward promised him the
throne.
He was French. He
wasn't originally
English and the
English people would
be against him