Final answer:
In Shakespeare’s play 'Hamlet', the character named Voltimand reports to King Claudius about the status of Norway after being sent as a courtier to discuss threats posed by Prince Fortinbras.
Step-by-step explanation:
The character who reports to King Claudius on the status of Norway in Shakespeare’s play is named Voltimand. In Hamlet, Act I, Scene 2, King Claudius sends two courtiers, Voltimand and Cornelius, to the King of Norway to address the threats posed by the nephew of the king, Prince Fortinbras. Upon their return, specifically Voltimand, gives Claudius a detailed report of the situation. The report indicates that the King of Norway was initially unaware of his nephew Fortinbras’ plans to attack Denmark. After learning about these plans, the Norwegian king managed to curb Fortinbras’ aggression and redirected his military efforts towards Poland instead of Denmark.