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• n  a charter granted by the sovereign (especially in Great Britain)

News & Articles

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• Rhode Island celebrates 350th anniversary of royal charter
  Rhode Island's royal charter is 350 years old this year, and the state is celebrating the anniversary with historical lectures, Statehouse tours and a party.  
  June 22, 2013 - The Norwich Bulletin
• RI marks 350th anniversary of influential charter
  Rhode Island's royal charter is 350 years old this year, and the state is celebrating the anniversary with historical lectures, Statehouse tours and a party.
  June 22, 2013 - ABC 6 Providence