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AnswerHarold Godwinson claimed that, whilst on his deathbed, Edward had wished for him to be the next king. However the only witness was Edward's wife. Harold could also claim he deserved the throne as he was the only English candidate, he and his family ruled/owned most of the country anyway.He also is related to the king; his sister is the kings wife. King Edward said "I command my wife (your sister)and all of my kingdom to your care." All the monks wanted him aswellHarald Hardrada related to King Cnut and his sons who the previous kings. He was popular with people living in the North of England, many of whom were decended from Nordic families.He had no blood relation to the king.