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A Royal Ride Through Nigeria: The Prince of Wales’ 1925 Visit (PHOTOS)
A Royal Ride Through Nigeria: The Prince of Wales’ 1925 Visit
In preparation for the historic 1925 visit of the Prince of Wales—the future King Edward VIII—to Nigeria, a specially commissioned vehicle was shipped ahead to serve the royal tour. The car, a custom-built 25–30 horsepower Crossley touring model, reflected the grandeur of the occasion.
Painted in striking austral red and upholstered with grey antique leather, the seven-seater vehicle was fitted with refined features of the era, including Moonbeam headlamps, an Auster rear screen, a windscreen wiper, an eight-day clock, and two spare wheels—all tailored for both function and style on colonial roads.
To mark its royal purpose, the car bore the Prince of Wales’ feathers in metal on both the front and rear. A specially mounted metal flag mast on the radiator cap flew the Royal Arms, signifying the official presence of the British Crown.
The Prince’s tour of Nigeria formed part of a broader Commonwealth itinerary, reinforcing the British monarchy’s presence in its West African colonies. This car not only transported a royal figure—it carried a symbol of imperial authority across a land rich in tradition, leadership, and cultural heritage.
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