Edward died on the 5th January 1066. The Tapestry reverses the scenes of his
death and his burial. Here we see his funeral procession to Westminster Abbey,
is great new Church. Edward had been too ill to attend its consecration on 28th
December 1065. In the upper chamber King Edward is in his bed talking to his
faithful followers, including Harold and Queen Edith - below he is shown dead
with a priest in attendance. Two noblemen offer Harold the crown and axe, symbols
of royal authority, that will make him King. He accepts the offer.
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