I would set this scene in a large open room of the castle, towards the front, with tall white marble pillars holding up the high ceiling, so that the conversation echoes. It would take place around daybreak, with a slight drizzle against the large windows, which would let in gray muting light to the white room, creating a washed out but bright effect. Various decorations, such as painting and shelves with decorative vases on them, one of which Hamlet smashes during the scene, would line the walls of the room. In the center of the back wall there would be a massive portrait of the new king about half way done with a red curtain skewed to cover most of it. To the side of the room there would be a large flag of Denmark next to a smaller flag of
