Harold Godwinson Duke William of Normandy Harald Hardrada of Norway
In my opinion, Harold Godwinson had the best claim among all three. It might seem like his only argument was that he had been chosen as successor, but that is the key point of why he is most fit to be King of England. Duke William of Normandy's argument was based on oaths and promises; that Edward had once mentioned William to be his successor, that Harold had once took an oath to help William be crowned King of England. Many believed the Duke. However Harold had been forced to make the oath, upon his capture at Normandy many years ago. As for William, he was king, and he had the right to choose. If William's claim was true, Edward must have changed his mind because of some important reason. Edward's decision was surely made according to England's future, and he must have been the one who could have best foreseen this. Harold Godwinson must have proved himself through the many years while Edward was king, therefore Edward came upon the conclusion that Harold was best suited for the thrown of England. Now f might have had the support of Harold Godwinson's brother, Tostig, but it was disfavor that Tostig felt for his brother, probably because of some personal issue between the two. Harald Hardrada's argument was that his ancestor, King Cnut, was once an English king. However that does not define his eligibility for the crown. This brings us to the conclusion that Harold Godwinson is most righteous to the throne of England.
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