In late 1143 the court was at Acre, enjoying a period of peace. On 7 November Melisende expressed a wish to have a picnic. While they were riding in the countryside, Fulk galloped off in pursuit of a hare. His horse stumbled and threw him off, and the heavy saddle struck him on the head. He was carried unconscious to Acre, where he died on 10 November. Melisende made a public demonstration of grief and then proceeded to take full charge of the government. There was no royal election because the joint reign initiated in 1131 continued with Melisende and her son, Baldwin III.
In late 1143 the court was at Acre enjoying a period of peace On 7 November Melisende expressed a wish to have a picnic While they were riding in the countryside Fulk galloped off in pursuit of a hare His horse stumbled and threw him off and the heavy saddle struck him on the head He was carried unconscious to Acre where he died on 10 November Melisende made a public demonstration of grief and then proceeded to take full charge of the government There was no royal election because the joint reign initiated in 1131 continued with Melisende and her son Baldwin III