Note 1625 — Chapter XVI · THE INTERREGNUM.[1503] October 15–December 25, 1066.
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This is clear from Guy (801);
“Rex, multâ comitumque ducum vallante catervâ,
Ultimus incedit cum strepitu populi.
Illius et dextram sustentat metropolita,
Ad lævam graditur alter honore pari.”
There can therefore be no doubt as to the share taken by Stigand in William’s coronation. He acted as a Bishop, but not as an Archbishop. It is however somewhat strange that Guy should put him so completely on a level with Ealdred, without any hint as to his uncanonical position. On the two Bishops who led the King, see Appendix E.