Henry I had no further legitimate children and nominated Matilda as his heir, making his court swear an oath of loyalty to her and her successors, but the decision was not popular in the Anglo-Norman court.
Henry I tidak memiliki keturunan yang sah lebih lanjut dan mencalonkan Matilda sebagai pewarisnya, membuat istananya bersumpah setia kepadanya dan para pewarisnya, tetapi keputusan itu tidak populer di istana Anglo-Norman.