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Virginia became a royal colony in 1624. This change occurred after the Virginia Company, which had established the colony and governed it as a corporate entity, was dissolved by the English crown due to financial difficulties and conflicts with Native Americans. The transition to a royal colony meant that Virginia came under direct control of the monarchy, and a royal governor was appointed to oversee the colony. This marked a significant shift in governance and allowed for more direct influence and changes in policies from England, which would shape the development of Virginia in the years to come. The earlier date of 1607 marks the establishment of the Jamestown settlement, and the later dates do not align with the key events leading to Virginia's transition to a royal colony.