At Juliet's death, Paris is mournful and fights Romeo; a man he thinks has come to upset Juliet's peace. Prince Escalus is a kinsman of Mercutio and Paris. He is the seat of political power in Verona.

Prince Escalus, the city’s peacekeeper ... Outside the tomb, Romeo finds Paris mourning for Juliet. Romeo fights with him and leaves him dead. He breaks into the Capulet tomb and discovers ...