14th July 1077
The consecration of Bayeux
I am moved today. During the consecration of the new cathedral in Bayeux, presided over by the Archbishop of Rouen, my half-brother Odo of Conteville, Bishop of Bayeux, displayed the Bayeux Tapestry, also referred to as the Telle du Conquest. Embroidered in England under his aegis, the tapestry pays homage to my greatness during the Battle of Hastings and my coronation in Westminster Abbey. Imagine a 69-metre long fresco dedicated to my glory! It is a magnificent work! May it withstand the test of time, continuously bearing witness to these years of conquest, to become one of the jewels of our legendary Norman heritage.
Cathedral - Bayeux Tapestry