 In 1307, on Edward's death, Otto left England permanently.He remained in the service of the crown for a while longer, however, for until 1317 he represented England at the Papal Curia.He also continued to have interests in England, for he was in correspondence with John Langton and Walter Reynolds and in 1277 he had been granted the Channel Islands as a lordship for life, along with lands in England and Ireland, in reward for his service.