Eventually , after Henry weighed the political factors , he recognised Pope Alexander III , and it was only then that Theobald also recognised Alexander as pope .
King Henry , following the custom of his grandfather Henry I , forbade the bishops from recognising either claimant .
After King weighed the political factors , Henry recognised Pope Alexander III , and it was only then that Theobald also recognised Alexander as pope .
King Henry , following the custom of his grandfather Henry I , forbade the bishops from recognising either claimant .