# Prince Escalus — Romeo and Juliet character guide

> Prince Escalus in Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Prince Romeo, Prince

**First appearance:** 0003-act-i-scene-i

## Who they are

The ruler of Verona who tries to stop the feud between Montagues and Capulets.

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