Who were the two claimants to the British throne after the death of Edward the confessor?

After the death of Edward the Confessor in 1066, the two primary claimants to the British throne were Harold Godwinson and William, Duke of Normandy. Harold, a powerful noble and the appointed successor, was crowned king shortly after Edward's death. In contrast, William claimed that Edward had promised him the throne and sought to assert his claim through invasion, leading to the pivotal Battle of Hastings. Ultimately, William emerged victorious, becoming King William I of England.