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Following Canute's death, Alfred and Edward returned in 1036, possibly in an attempt to overthrow Canute's illegitimate son [[Harold Harefoot]], who had established himself as ruler in the absence of [[Harthacanute]], son of Canute and Emma. Alfred was captured and died after being blinded, while Edward escaped to Normandy, followed by his mother.

The death of Harold in [[1040]] and the accession of the more conciliatory Harthacanute paved the way for Edward's return to England the next year as co-ruler and ([[1042]]) king on Harthacanute's death. Emma returned to end her days at [[Winchester, England|Winchester]], Hampshire, where she was buried alongside Canute.

Emma's marriages and subsequent role forged the link between England and Normandy which was to culminate in her grandnephew [[William I of England|William]] of Normandy's invasion of England in [[1066]].