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King Richard I of England gave the city of Portsmouth (pictured) its first royal charter.
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Richard I of England
King of England from 1189 to 1199
Richard I, known as Richard the Lionheart or Richard Cœur de Lion because of his reputation as a great military leader and warrior, was King of England from 1189 until his death in 1199. He also ruled as Duke of Normandy, Aquitaine, and Gascony; Lord of Cyprus; Count of…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Portsmouth
City in Hampshire, England
Portsmouth is a port city and unitary authority in Hampshire, England. Most of Portsmouth is located on Portsea Island, off the south coast of England in the Solent, making Portsmouth the only city in England not located primarily on the mainland. The city is located 22 miles…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Royal charter
Document granting rights from a monarch
A royal charter is a formal grant issued by a monarch under royal prerogative as letters patent. Historically, they have been used to promulgate public laws, the most famous example being the English Magna Carta of 1215, but since the 14th century have only been used in place of…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)