Princess Mako is a royal no longer. The 30-year-old (former) member of the Japanese imperial family married her non-royal college sweetheart, Kei Komuro, on Tuesday, October 26, marking the official end of Mako’s royal status.
Under Japanese law, female members of the royal family have to sacrifice their titles if they marry a “commoner.” Mako’s decision to marry Kei, 30, has been scrutinized by many — including her own family members.
Below, everything you need to know about Mako and the controversy surrounding her marriage. Mako comes from the powerful Japanese imperial family that has ruled the country for centuries.
Her parents are Prince Fumihito and Kiko Kawashima. Her uncle is Emperor Naruhito, who ascended to the Chrysanthemum
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