 While Tancred would not permit Constance to be ransomed unless Henry recognized him, Henry complained of her capture to Celestine.In June 1192 Constance was released on the intervention of Pope Celestine III, who in return recognized Tancred as King of Sicily.Constance was to be sent to Rome for Celestine III to put pressure on Henry, but German soldiers managed to set up an ambush on the border of Papal States and freed Constance.