Harold became an earl himself
The final crowned Anglo-Saxon English king was Harold Godwinson, also known as Harold II (about 1022 - 14 October 1066). In 1045, Harold was made Earl of East Anglia. In 1053, he succeeded his father as Earl of Wessex, and in 1058, he expanded his realms by annexing Hereford. It may be said that Harold had grown to be more powerful than the King of England.
A well-known Anglo-Saxon family with connections to Cnut the Great produced Harold Godwinson. After the passing of his father, Godwin, Earl of Wessex, he rose to prominence as an earl. In 1051, Harold's father, Goodwin, Earl of Wessex, was banished from the realm for defying the king's instructions. Harold and his father consequently departed the country. However, they returned the following year with an army that had gained support from the community. Edward was compelled by this to restore Godwin's earldom. Goodwin was able to reclaim his earldom thanks to this army of followers.
Harold became the most powerful man in England after the King after Godwin, who died in 1053, succeeded him as the Earl of Wessex (the southern portion of the realm). He was also made Earl of Hereford in 1058. This is one of the interesting facts about Harold Godwinson.
