For the next 17 years, Macbeth largely ruled a peaceful and prosperous nation. However, in the 1052, Duncan’s son Malcolm began to challenge Macbeth for the throne by lobbying English lords and ...

Macbeth, realising another part of the prophecy is coming true, tells Macduff to 'lay on' and the fight continues. As the battle draws to an end Malcolm waits for news in the great hall of Dunsinane.

It is clear that Lady Macbeth is deeply troubled. In England Malcolm and Macduff have raised an army that then marches north to battle with Macbeth. Lennox and Angus have also raised an army which ...