The contenders of the throne were Edgar Aethling ( Edward the Comnfessors closest blood relative alive at the time), William Duke of Normandy ( William I), Harald Hardraada and Harold Godwinson. I have no clue why they wanted it but it was probably because they wanted to be king.
There were 3 main contenders for the throne. They were: # William of Normandy # Hararld Haddrada # Harold Godwineson
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they wanted a Catholic monarch on the throne they wanted a Catholic monarch on the throne
There is a direct heir to the throne Prince Charles the Prince of Wales.
It is known as the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
There were 3 main contenders for the throne. They were: # William of Normandy # Hararld Haddrada # Harold Godwineson
Diarmuid McMorrough, a former king of Ireland, who wanted help to get his throne back, in 1169.
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he said edward promised him the throne
Edward the Confessor (1042-1066)
William of Normandy, William the Conqueror, William the Bastard, William I.
They wanted Prince Edgar to rule England as he was Harold Godwinson's cousin and had rights to the throne.
5th January 1066
He had promised three people the throne
they wanted a Catholic monarch on the throne they wanted a Catholic monarch on the throne
There is a direct heir to the throne Prince Charles the Prince of Wales.
25th December 1066 - 9th September 1087.