London, May 16.
The Crown Prince of Japan received a great ovation on visiting the Hendon Military Aerodrome, where he was received by the Duke of York, the Secretary of State for Air, Captain F. E. Guest, and the heads of the Air Force.
The Duke of York conducted the party through the hangars and workshops.
After luncheon, the Crown Prince witnessed an air-drill and bombing practice, which attracted thousands of spectators.
He then motored to Greenwich Observatory where he was cheered by the masses of people who were spending their holiday in the Park, His Imperial Highness later dined at the Naval College.
Greetines or Kino anp Emperor.
The King recently telegraphed the Emperor of Japan, expressing the pleasure of the Queen, himself and his people at the visit of Crown Prince Hirohito, and trusting that it would serve to strengthen the ties of friendship between the two countries.
The Emperor replied that he himself and his people were much touched at the true friendship evidenced in the warmth and brit hance of the reception tendered the Crown Prince everywhere in the British Empire, culminating with the deeply stirring and gratifying kindness of his reception at the capital.
Japan, he said, was particularly pleased with the forethought through which the Prince of Wales had met the Crown Prince of Japan at Portsmouth, and he was convinced that the visit. would contribute toward drawing the two nations still closer together.
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