Crown Prince Hirohito, replying, expressed deep gratitude for the King's very kind words, which, ne was sure, would profoundly move the heart of his august father and all his people.
From the first moment he had touched the Eastern outposts of the great British Empire, he was everywhere accorded the most bountiful hospitality, which was doubtless a result of the King's command, but the culmination the King's goodwill and hospitality in this warm and_ magnificent reception by their Majesties was a favour beyond his expectations, for which he found it impossible to express his gratitude adequately.
He was most happy to feel that, as the very first step of his European tour of study and observation, he had set foot on the beautiful shores of the great country whose invariable friendship and goodw: ll was prized very highly by the whole nation of Japan.
His Imperial Highness was extremely gratified that the happy relations between their two allied countries had well stood the strain and stress of time, and would continue. As His Majesty had observed, it was one of the essential factors for the maintenance of the world's peace.
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