King and Conqueror is a new BBC drama that follows the story of Harold Godwinson, also known as Harold of Wessex, who was initially allies with William of Normandy. However, after the death of King Edward, or Edward the Confessor, Harold and William became adversaries over the dispute of who should be the rightful King of England.

The BBC series, featuring James Norton and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, explores the relationship between these two men, which ultimately led to the Battle of Hastings in 1066. But what transpired for Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Hastings?

After King Edward's demise in 1066, Harold asserted that he had been named his successor and his coronation took place on 6 January.

Upon hearing of Harold's coronation, William immediately started planning his invasion of

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