Citizens of Denmark, I stand before you on this bittersweet day to inform you upon the drastic changes happening around us in our beloved country. I, Fortinbras of Norway, come before you hurt, alone, and mournful due to the loss of the royal family, our royal family. For the family of Hamlet is gone and laid to eternal rest. They lead this country with grace and tranquility. There was never any ill practice heard or seen from the family. Although no one is purely pure, this family’s greatest sin seem like a simple white lie to those bystanding. For Lord Claudius was a good man, bestowed in him teachings of honesty and loyalty. Never plotting on the harm of another human being. Our beloved Queen Gertrude was the epitome of a good woman, always an aiding hand in time of need. Proficient in leading her country, motherhood, class, and most importantly loyalty. My dear brother Hamlet, my sweet brother Hamlet. He will remain with me even in death as his father remained within him. Brothers born and raised miles apart, yet their souls continuing to reach out to one another. My greatest friend, with whom I would trust my life. Brother Hamlet I put above all else! He who shared secrets with me, and I with him. Once upon, Hamlet and I promised our legacies upon one another in the event a tragic fatality should occur. I hath never wished to see my brother go in such a way. Our community should forever honor those who fell before us, into the hands of death. It seems almost that we have experienced this feeling a thousand times too many. Prince Hamlet and his family I should mourn forever. Long live the Hamlet blood line! Long live them I command.
However, I, Fortinbras of Norway, am deemed fit to lead the country in the direction it needs to go. Denmark is in need of a strong and courageous leader, and who better to do it then I? As a child in my youth, I was bestowed with characteristics that are seen in the strongest leaders. With my own doing, I have raised an army up, accumulated land and wealth, and my next duty will be to take the land of Denmark under my wing. For it is not right for the country to remain unprotected. The longer Denmark goes without protection, the increasing chances it will completely disappear. After the death of the royal family, many leaders are planning their takeover of the land. Without a strong leader, Denmark will be turned over to the Vikings. The country you all so love will be burned to the ground, and turn into a fairy tale that will be told to children. Allow myself, Fortinbras of Norway to take control, so that your future may be bright and that you may live without worries. Do not let Denmark fall apart, nay be nonexistent.
Therefore you politicians, nobles, and good people, I stand before you a good man as well. I stand before you with my army presented and my royal council ready, I stand before you all wondering, would you rather live or die? Turning away my offer results in death, a cruel death. It would be a shame for you to die denying help than to live requesting it. Here before you a close acquaintance of the royal family. I, Fortinbras of Norway, King of Norway take Denmark under my wing. For this nation will arise a thousand times! Long live Denmark!