Native Heads That Greeted The Royal FamilyThe native who gave the Royal party a good view of his 'bird's nest' hat as he bowed in salute.The Royal Family spent a few hours in Lobatis, Bechuanaland, as they traveled from Rhodesia to Cape Province on the last stage of their South African tour.The natives who greeted the Royal tourists there exhibited an interesting variety of headwear - from cooking pots to plumed helmets. April 22, 1947.