'Vikings: Valhalla' Season 3: Will Earl Godwin's son become King of England? Here's what to expect
Contains spoilers for 'Vikings: Valhalla'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: As 'Vikings: Valhalla' prepares for its highly anticipated third and final season, fans are speculating about the show's next dramatic twists and turns.
One of the most intriguing topics concerns Earl Godwin's (David Oakes) son and his probable ascent to the English throne.
We are all aware of Godwin's cunning, as he strategically accepted the marriage to Gytha (Henessi Schmidt), preparing the path for a future dynasty. Godwin's objective is clear: he wants his unborn son to accede to the English throne.
So, will the last season of the historical series address the burning question of whether Godwin will succeed in his shrewd plan?
What startling revelation did Aelfwynn make about Earl Godwin in 'Vikings: Valhalla' Season 2?
Godwin is the embodiment of shrewdness, as seen in the show's second season.
He foils an assassination attempt on Queen Emma (Laura Berlin) and apprehends the perpetrator, resulting in a public execution intended to discourage future attempts at the Queen; nevertheless, the sight of the hung man shocks Aelfwynn (Maria Guiver), Godwin's secret fiancée and Emma's handmaiden, as it turns out to be her brother.
Emma, unknowing of their relationship, interrogates Aelfwynn, suspecting complicity with Godwin, and in her final moments, the poor woman confesses Godwin's dream of his future son becoming King of England, heightening Queen Emma's suspicions.
Godwin, eager for progress, manipulates circumstances to gain Canute's favor, culminating in an arranged marriage to Canute's niece, Gytha.
So, why did Godwin exactly do this? The answer is simple as his cunning scheme stems from his desire for his future son to be King of England.
Did Earl Godwin's son historically succeed in accessing the throne?
Yes, Godwin's son Harold Godwinson succeeded Edward the Confessor as King of England in 1066; unfortunately, his reign was cut short by the Norman Conquest, therefore destroying the Godwin dynasty's hopes for a royal bloodline.
The sad part is that Godwin was unable to witness this as he died before his son became King.
It should also be mentioned that the Godwin clan's journey to the throne was not as smooth as anticipated as he was even exiled by Edward the Confessor but he returned with military assistance and regained his earldom, signaling the rise of his line.
Will Earl Godwin's son become King In 'Vikings: Valhalla' Season 3?
The answer is a tricky one as we have already seen that 'Vikings: Valhalla' has taken too many creative liberties with history, making it difficult to predict if Godwin's son's accession to the throne will be represented in the show or not.
Probably, Season 3 will not overtly show Godwin's son as king, but it may lay the groundwork for his eventual importance.
We might see Godwin maneuvering strategically to protect his kin's future, or we might watch the son himself advance through the ranks.
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