Either one of Malcolm's sons (who are not mentioned, so at the time of the events in the play, he may or may not have had sons). In the case that Malcolm did not have sons, (or if he did have them and they were killed or for some reason they were unable to take the throne) Donalbain, Malcolms brother and Duncan's second son, would be next in line for the throne and would become the King.
When Malcolm is named heir to the throne.
In Macbeth? King Duncan names his son Malcolm The Prince of Cumberland who is the heir apparent. After his murder, Malcolm flees so Macbeth is named to be King but later on in the play Malcolm, Duncan's son, becomes king.
Two coronations are referred to in the play: that of Macbeth, and that of Malcolm. Neither of them really inherits the throne, because the law of that time held that the king was elected (see "Then 'tis most likely the election will fall on Macbeth")
Macduff believes that Macbeth killed King Duncan and thus doesn't believe Macbeth should be king. This is evident in the fact that while Macbeth goes to Scone, Macduff finds Malcolm and convinces him to reclaim the throne.
At the outset of Macbeth, Duncan is the King of Scotland. Shortly after Macbeth commits regicide, he becomes the King. At the very end of the play, Malcolm (Duncan's son) is taken to be crowned.Unless you meant in terms of real history, in which case, James I was on the throne when Shakespeare wrote Macbeth.
Macbeth lost the Scottish throne when he was defeated in the battle of Dunsinane by the forces of Malcolm, the rightful heir to the throne. Macbeth was killed in the battle by Macduff, who was seeking revenge for the murder of his family by Macbeth. After Macbeth's death, Malcolm reclaimed the throne.
When Malcolm is named heir to the throne.
Malcolm, son of King Duncan, was crowned King of Scotland after Macbeth's death. He was able to reclaim the throne with the help of his ally, Macduff.
Malcolm resolves to lead an army against Macbeth and reclaim the throne of Scotland. He plans to gather troops and overthrow Macbeth's tyrannical rule.
Duncan chooses his son, Malcolm, as his successor to the throne. Macbeth's openly expresses discontent and anger towards this decision.
The oldest son of Duncan is Malcolm. He is next in line for the throne after his father Duncan, but he faces challenges in doing so from Macbeth in the play "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare.
Malcolm being named Prince of Cumberland makes him the heir apparent to the Scottish throne, putting him in a strong position to challenge Macbeth for the crown. It also highlights the legitimate claim Malcolm has to the throne, further emphasizing Macbeth's position as a usurper.
At the end of Macbeth, the nation that assists Malcolm and the Thanes in invading Scotland is England. King Edward lends military support to Malcolm in his quest to overthrow Macbeth and reclaim the Scottish throne.
Macbeth views Malcolm as a stepping stone to his own ambition - to eliminate Malcolm and claim the throne for himself. Calling Malcolm a "step" signifies Macbeth's belief that he must overcome and overthrow Malcolm in order to achieve his goals. It reflects Macbeth's ruthless and ambitious nature.
In Macbeth? King Duncan names his son Malcolm The Prince of Cumberland who is the heir apparent. After his murder, Malcolm flees so Macbeth is named to be King but later on in the play Malcolm, Duncan's son, becomes king.
The forces of Malcolm and Macduff are joining together against Macbeth in Shakespeare's play "Macbeth." Malcolm, the rightful heir to the throne, and Macduff, a nobleman seeking revenge for his family's murder, unite to overthrow the tyrant Macbeth.
The term "Peerless kinsman" in Macbeth refers to Malcolm, who is Duncan's son and considered the rightful heir to the throne. Macbeth describes Malcolm as a "Peerless kinsman" to emphasize his noble and worthy qualities compared to himself.