How were proprietary and royal government different?

Proprietary governments were established when a colony was granted to an individual or a group by the crown, giving them significant control over the land and its governance. In contrast, royal governments were directly controlled by the monarchy, with the governor and other officials appointed by the crown, ensuring that the crown retained ultimate authority. This distinction often influenced the degree of autonomy and local governance within the colonies, with proprietary colonies typically having more flexibility in their laws and administration than royal colonies.