Another King to improve the Palace was John V, who invested great sums – derived from the gold mines in colonial Brazil – to enlarge and embellish the Ribeira Palace. Deciding against building a new palace in the capital from scratch due to both monetary concerns and outcry from the court, King John V turned his attention to the Ribeira Palace.
To enhance the Palace, another king named John V came into power. He invested significant funds – originating from gold mines in Brazil's colonies – to expand and beautify the Ribeira Palace.  Due to financial limitations and opposition within the court, King John V decided against building a new palace in the capital city.