[1][2][3][4][5] It was intended to counter the offerings of foreign competitors such as the Jonckheere or Van Hool bodied DAF, Scania and Volvo touring coaches, but was not particularly successful, with only between 160 and 170 built.

Earlier examples were built at Leyland's Charles H Roe subsidiary in Leeds.

The Royal Tiger was fitted with Leyland's TL11 engine or in some cases the Cummins L10.

[7] National Travel East operated the largest number of Royal Tigers with eleven whilst their successor, Ridings Travel, operated the largest number of Doyens, taking eight in 1988.

[8] Media related to Leyland Royal Tiger at Wikimedia Commons