What is the epilogue in Romeo Juliet?

The epilogue in Romeo and Juliet is delivered by the Prince of Verona, who appears on stage after the tragic deaths of Romeo and Juliet. He laments the senseless feud between the Montagues and Capulets that led to this tragic outcome. The Prince declares that both families will be punished severely, and that a monument will be built in honor of the young lovers, whose deaths have brought an end to the bitter conflict. The epilogue concludes the play with a warning to the audience, suggesting that similar consequences may befall those who allow hatred and violence to fuel their actions.