The chronicler records how the Duke of Normandy (as Richard was called before he was actually crowned) was led in procession with "triumphal chanting" from the Palace of Westminster to the Abbey ...

William of Normandy, known as 'the Conqueror', was born at Falaise in 1027, a natural son of Robert, Duke of Normandy and a girl called ... Eldest son Robert was given the duchy of Normandy, Richard ...