 When Charles moved, the region was experiencing a power struggle between Grimoald of Bavaria and his nephew Hugbert, but when Grimoald died in 725, Hugbert gained the position and Charles reaffirm their support.The "Continuations" records that when Charles left Bavaria having taken hostages, one of which was Swanachild whom later would become Charles' second wife.Paul Fouracre believes this marriage could have been an intentional forced, based upon the fact that Swanchild's heritage related her both to Alemannia and Bavaria.