King James expressed his desire to sponsor Shakespeare's theater company and, furthermore, showed a desire to change the name of the company, which was done quickly. He also wanted to promote plays that told the story of Scotland, present his ancestors in a positive way, show the relationship between Scotland and England, portray the king's beliefs (especially those related to witchcraft) and emphasize his royalty .
Macbeth was one of the plays that were strongly inspired by the wishes of King James, who sponsored more than 20 plays per year.
