William had now to consolidate his victory and establish himself as king, but first he sent his messenger across the sea to Normandy to tell Matilda that she was now, by the grace of God, queen of England.
After securing his victory, William's next task was to solidify his reign as king of England. To accomplish this, he needed to ensure all aspects of his rule were in place and accepted by his new subjects. As a significant gesture, he sought to communicate his success to his wife, Matilda.
William dispatched a messenger to Normandy, delivering the news that Matilda was now the queen of England, a role bestowed upon her by divine approval. This announcement marked an important development in establishing their royal family’s presence in England after a momentous conquest.
