His Royal Highness is the only son of His Majesty who has joined the Navy as a career and this fact made him distinguished, After riving at Hongkong on the P. 'S, Malwa, he at once joined H. M. Hawkins to undergo a period "of training and service. Beginning as sub-lieutenant, he was, after much hard work, promoted to the rank of full lieutenant, Shortly after the outbreak of the anti-foreign riots in May, 1925, the Prince came to Shanghai on board the Hawkins whilst the trouble w:
I at its height following inking "Road incident, After rt stay in Shanghai, His Royal inness proceeded up the Yangtze. This was followed by visits to Hongkong, Weihaiwei and to Japan.
During his stay in China, Prince George, affectionately described to won for hi hearts of thousands, because of his: fine personality and hi Being of a most soci took part in the social activities of] the various places where he has been stationed.
Although known as the Sailor Prince, His Royal Highness is fond of riding and his horsemanship and his sportsmanship have brought} forth much praise. In polo, he was often to be seen in matches in Hongkong. He was a member of the winning team in the Hongkong, gymkhana and played the game in Hankow. At several race meetings in Hongkong, he rode and often took part in the hunts at Fanling.
'The popularity of Prince George with his fellow officers and among: the men of the British Fleet, with whom he came into close contact, cannot be over-estimated. Always! ready to serve him, the men were often disappointed' because the Prince always insisted on doing his! own part. In entertainments, both' ip companies, he always took un active part and rendered his assistance. few occasions, Prince ion both on land and He acted as his representative at several official functions only and conferred honours at Hongkong upon a number of notable persons in the colony, including the Knight Commander of St. Michael and George upon Mr. Cecil Clementi, Governor of Hongkong. Whilst on service out here, he paid an official isit to Japan and spent some time His Royal Highness's service on jthe Yangtze was for a time on [board the gunboat, Hollyhock. 'The best wishes of all loyal British' subjects in the Far East will go the M. the King and to the Sailor Prince, who will arrive in England in time to celebrate his 24th birth-
@ay on December 20 and to spend Christmas Day at home.
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