Photograph, original, framed & mounted under glass, 270 x 525mm, condition: very good.
The Prince of Wales, later to abdicate as King Edward VIII, visited South Africa in 1925.
It was a grand affair with welcomes at all the extravagantly-decorated towns he visited between his arrival on April 30th, 1925 and his departure almost three months later on 29th July, 1925. Using two beautiful carriages the Royal Party toured Southern Africa visiting Cape Province, the Orange Free State, Basutoland, Natal, Transvaal, Swaziland, Southern & Northern Rhodesia and the Bechuanaland Protectorate. The Prince met local Royalty, visited Victoria Falls, played Golf and enjoyed exuberant African welcomes throughout his visit.
The Royal Train had its own Post Office, situated within a travelling post office van that was attached to a pilot train. (Sandafayre)
Original photograph of the staff and dignitaries of the Royal Party with the railway carriage. The Prince is center.
Please note that images show reflection as they have been photographed under glass.
- Overall Condition: Very good
- Size: 270 x 525mm
- Sold By: The Old Limpopo Curiosity Shop (research bookshop)
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- Country: South Africa
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