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The royal "we"
Language
Act 5,
Scene 7
Lines 90-92

Malcolm's use of the royal we now that he's king in Act 5, Scene 7 of myshakespeare's Macbeth.

Malcolm

We shall not spend a large expense of time
Before we reckon with your several loves,
And make us even with you. My thanes and kinsmen,

Notice that now that Malcolm is the king, he has begun using the royal “We”.