Duncan announces that Malcolm is named as his successor to the throne after him and will be given the title of Prince of Cumberland.
In Act 1, Scene 4 of Shakespeare's play "Macbeth," King Duncan publicly declares his son, Malcolm, as his heir apparent before he is murdered. This action is a formal and official announcement of succession.
Malcolm, King Duncan's son, is proclaimed Prince of Cumberland in Act I Scene 4
Macbeth is Duncan's cousin, as in the play duncun say's "o worthiest cousin" to Macbeth in act 1 scene four
Duncan's older son Malcolm. He is named Prince of Cumberland in Act I, Scene 5, Lines 44-45.
In Shakespeare's Macbeth, King Duncan had two sons, Malcolm and Donalbain. Donalbain leaves for Ireland in Act II and that's the last we hear of him. Malcolm ends up succeeding Macbeth.
Malcolm receives the title of Prince of Cumberland from Duncan in Shakespeare's play "Macbeth." This title makes him the heir to the throne of Scotland, placing him in direct line to succeed Duncan as king.
Malcolm's title is Prince of Cumberland. He is named Duncan's heir apparent. At the time, the eldest son was NOT automatically the next in line for the throne. Macbeth, as the most experienced and respected soldier, expects to be named, but Duncan passes him over for the feckless Malcolm.
At the end of the Shakespearean play 'Macbeth', Scotland was at war with England. The first act had begun with the defensive war of Scotland under King Duncan I [d. August 14, 1040] against invading Norwegians and traitorous Scotsmen. So too did the last act begin with the defensive war of Scotland under Macbeth [c. 1014-August 15, 1057] against invading Englishmen and discontented Scotsmen.
In Act 1, Scene 6 of Macbeth, King Duncan arrives at Macbeth's castle, and Lady Macbeth welcomes him. They exchange pleasantries, and Lady Macbeth begins to plot the murder of Duncan to help Macbeth become king. Duncan expresses his gratitude for their hospitality and innocence, unaware of the treachery in Macbeth's heart.
He did not exactly directly announced that a certain person will be heir to his throne. However, after he blesses and acknowledged the bravery of Macbeth and Banquo, he announces that his son Malcolm is now Prince of Cumberland, which only means that he can be the next king. Read act 1 scene 4.
In Act 1, Scene 4 of "Macbeth," Banquo is honored by being named a nobleman and receiving the title of the Thane of Lochaber. Malcolm, the Prince of Cumberland, is also honored by being declared heir to the Scottish throne by King Duncan.
In Act 1, Scene 4 of Macbeth, the next in line of the throne after King Duncan would be his son, Malcolm. He is the Prince of Cumberland and the Prince of Scotland, making him the heir apparent to the throne.