The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, in the "D" version, states that William visited England in the later part of 1051, perhaps to secure confirmation of the succession, or perhaps William was attempting to secure aid for his troubles in Normandy.
Den angelsaksiske krønike, version "D", beskriver at Vilhelm besøgte England i slutningen af 1051, muligvis for at sikre konfirmeringen af ham som arving, eller også forsøgte Vilhelm at få hjælp til problemer tilbage i Normandiet.