In royal colonies, who appoints the colonial governors?

In royal colonies, the governor is appointed by the king, which aligns with the authority and governance structures established by the British Crown. Royal colonies were directly controlled by the monarchy, meaning that the king had significant oversight over the colony's administration. This resulted in governors serving as representatives of the king, implementing royal policies and maintaining order according to the Crown's interests.

The role of the king in appointing governors is a central aspect of the governance of royal colonies, reflecting the hierarchical nature of colonial administration established by Britain during this period. In contrast, proprietary colonies operated under different systems where proprietors held the authority to appoint governors, and in some instances, colonial assemblies or local judiciary bodies had varying degrees of influence or power, but they did not directly appoint the governors in royal colonies.