Why are pre-Norman kings not counted for the purposes of regnal numbers for Kings of England eg; "Edward I" actually being the third Edward who was a King of England

by johhny-turbo
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tim_mcdaniel

Does anyone have any evidence of Edward I being styled "Edward since the Conquest the first"? I have a vague memory of having seen it, but I can't call to mind where.