Japan’s Princess Mako marries after years of controversy
TOKYO, Oct. 26 (AFP) : Japan’s Princess Mako married her university sweetheart on Tuesday, giving up her title in a union bereft of traditional extravaganza, with the couple reportedly planning a move to the United States. Women in the imperial family cannot ascend the Chrysanthemum Throne, and lose their royal status when they marry a commoner. Emperor Naruhito’s 30-year-old niece...
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