There can be little doubt that Canute intended to make Harthacanute the heir to all his realms.
Harthacanute died three years after his accession, in consequence of his excesses in drinking.
The first act of Harthacanute's government promised badly for his future conduct.
She was believed to have been privy to the death of Alfred, in order that the crown might pass to Harthacanute.
Ulf and Harthacanute soon retreated to Jutland, and left the islands and Scania to the enemy.
