It is much more likely that the Witangamut would go for one of Harold's brothers than Edgar Aetheling. They would be outside London with an army, which many people find a very convincing argument.
Also, Sweyn considered invading England OTL, but reconsidered at the last moment. Perhaps with Edgar, a younger and more timid man than William or Harold, on the throne, Sweyn might make good his threat.Which of them was available? Tostig is a rebel and dead. Swein had died in 1052. Gyrth and Leofwine have presumably died at Hastings. Wulfnoth is still in captivity in France. Perhaps if not Edgar the Aetheling, then Edwin or Morcar who were the power behind Edgar, or Sweyn II of Denmark would be viable kings.
It's possible that with such turmoil in England, Northumberland and Wales might become problematic, and Scotland could attempt to make gains from the situation.
Which of them was available? Tostig is a rebel and dead. Swein had died in 1052. Gyrth and Leofwine have presumably died at Hastings. Wulfnoth is still in captivity in France. Perhaps if not Edgar the Aetheling, then Edwin or Morcar who were the power behind Edgar, or Sweyn II of Denmark would be viable kings.
It's possible that with such turmoil in England, Northumberland and Wales might become problematic, and Scotland could attempt to make gains from the situation.
England will do the same as it did in OTL after Hastings, elect Edgar king. As for the Norman option, it would probably fall to Eustace of Boulogne, who in OTL attempted to overthrow William with his own landing.
The Danes wouldn't consider themselves out of it either
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Interesting. So Edgar would be king, but the Normans might still retain a presence in the south. Would this lead to a protracted power struggle between Edgar and Eustace?
Seeing as the latter is only fifteen or so after Hastings, my money is on Eustace for the eventual win. Eustace I the Conquerer, King of England? And meanwhile William's young son Robert is Duke of Normandy, growing up under a regency furious at having England usurped out of there clutches... this sounds like a good TL.
Interesting. So Edgar would be king, but the Normans might still retain a presence in the south. Would this lead to a protracted power struggle between Edgar and Eustace?
Seeing as the latter is only fifteen or so after Hastings, my money is on Eustace for the eventual win. Eustace I the Conquerer, King of England? And meanwhile William's young son Robert is Duke of Normandy, growing up under a regency furious at having England usurped out of there clutches... this sounds like a good TL.