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. While his father was away on a military expedition (June 1147–May 1149), Henry was placed under the care of the influential abbot Wibald and the official record-keeper.