Henry was anointed and crowned on Laetare Sunday (30 March) in Aachen. During his father's absence on crusade (June 1147–May 1149), he was placed under the tutorship of the powerful abbot Wibald and the notary .
Henry was consecrated and crowned on Laetare Sunday (30 March) in Aachen. During his father's temporary absence, he was entrusted to the guidance of the powerful abbot Wibald and the chief administrator.