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Like it says up top, what if Edgar the Ætheling became king.

During 1069-1072 there was rebellion in the north against the conqueror. So to have a bit of drama, the war ends in open battle between in which William dies in the process. With William dead, Edgar is taken to Winchester to be crowned.

Edgar and Robert were great friends in otl and so even with these events they remain so. So he can solidify his position, Edgar marries Cecilia, the eldest sister of Robert. While Robert marries Christina, the sister of King Edgar.

Would Normandy remain under the English crown or would it gain sovereignty? (assuming France is out of the equation for the time being)
Would the invasion of Wales continue?
What would be the political situation with Scotland, do they recognise Edgar as Bretwalda?
How is the next century or so effected or likely to be effected?
Will the church in England break from Rome?
Would this split include other regions like Normandy?
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