What type of charter did North Carolina have?

North Carolina originally had a proprietary charter, granted by King Charles II to eight Lords Proprietors in 1663. This charter allowed the proprietors to govern the colony and establish its laws, leading to a unique mix of governance that included both proprietary and colonial elements. Over time, tensions between settlers and the proprietors grew, ultimately leading to a royal colony status in 1729 when the British crown purchased the proprietors' interests.