Despite the rumours circulating around King Harold’s court, Tostig did NOT try and forge an allegiance with William of Normandy!

.Edith of Wessex, your husband was friend and kin of William of Normandy. We will remember this fact. #Battle1066

Of course you are 😉 Edith of Wessex. Just so you know; life under William of Normandy can be very prosperous #Battle1066

I am going to give my husband a ship befitting of his status as the true king of England. She will called the Mora! #Battle1066

My husband’s flagship features a gilded boy with a horn in his hand, pointing towards England! Why you ask? Why not?! #Battle1066

My husband William of Normandy wishes for me to rule Normandy during his absence, as a regent for our son #Battle1066

Our soldiers are disciplined! Men ride wherever they want near our encampment without fear of squadrons of knights! #Battle1066

Foreign knights are flocking to join us. No doubt they’re attracted by the well-known liberality of William of Normandy! #Battle1066

We will plant vines in our new land. In a few decades, I would hope to see as many as 40 vineyards in southern England! #Battle1066