Charles of Salerno, the Angevin pretender, who…

Charles of Salerno, the Angevin pretender, who is still held captive by the Sicilians, finally grows tired of his long captivity and signs a contract February 27, 128, in which he renounces his claims to the kingdom of Sicily in favor of James II of Aragon and his heirs.

Honorius IV, however, declares the contract invalid and forbids all similar agreements for the future.

While Honorius IV is inexorable in the stand he has taken towards Sicily, his relations towards Alfonso III of Aragon become less hostile.

Through the efforts of King Edward I of England, negotiations for peace are begun by Honorius IV and King Alfonso III.