This he said in spite of the fact that the throne was already occupied by the son of Knud , Harold Harefoot .
He was actually in league with Harold Harefoot   to lure the young prince to his death .
This he said in spite of the fact that the throne was already occupied by the son of Knud , Harold Harefoot , and he was actually in league with King Harold to lure the young prince to his death .