According to William of Malmesbury, Edward put aside Ælfflæd in order to marry Eadgifu, a claim which Sean Miller viewed sceptically, but it is accepted by other historians.
Menurut William of Malmesbury, Edward mengesampingkan Ælfflæd demi menikahi Eadgifu, pendapat yang dilihat Sean Miller dengan skeptis, tetapi diterima oleh para sejarawan lain.