Godoy continued Aranda's policy of neutrality towards France but after Spain protested against the execution of the deposed king, who was a first cousin of both Charles and Maria Luisa, in 1793, France declared war on Spain.
Godoy continued Aranda's policy of neutrality towards France. France declared war on Spain. Spain protested against the execution of the deposed king. The deposed king was a first cousin of both Charles and Maria Luisa. This was in 1793.