The Saxon and Danish Kings of England and their Consorts

[norenxaq]

any coat of arms given to Edward was a later invention, as these did not exist while he was alive

[portingal]

That's precisely what attributed arms means in heraldry if you mind to have a look at my first message above.

[portingal]

Good Evening,


The sixth and last semantic level for the attributed arms of St Edward is published at:

5 x 11: The Meaning of Arms

Thanks for your interest,


Carlos da Fonte

[Susan Abernethy]

A short biography of Edward the Confessor, King of England in the early 11th C.

Edward the Confessor, King of England | The Freelance History Writer

[Susan Abernethy]

Emma came from Normandy to marry Aethelred the Unready. Her son by Aethelred was Edward the Confessor. When Aethelred died, she married the new Danish King Cnut.
Emma of Normandy, Queen of England | Saints, Sisters, and Sluts

[Susan Abernethy]

Edith was the daughter of Earl Godwin of Wessex. As a pawn in her father's political game, she was married to Edward the Confessor.
Edith of Wessex, Queen of England | Saints, Sisters, and Sluts

[Susan Abernethy]

Aelfthryth was the first anointed Queen of England. She was married to Edgar the Peaceable and the mother of Aethelred the Unready.
Aelfthryth, Queen of England | Saints, Sisters, and Sluts

[Susan Abernethy]

Aethelflaed was the daughter of Alfred the Great. She married the Ealdorman Aethelred of Mercian and when he died, she ruled Mercia in her own right.
Aethelflaed, Lady of Mercia | Saints, Sisters, and Sluts