Princess of Japan renounces throne and moves to New York

Former Japanese princess Mako and her husband Komuro Kei began their lives as newlyweds in a condominium in Tokyo. They are preparing to move to New York, where Kay works at a law firm. NHK World.

Princess Mako is the first member of the imperial family to abandon the traditional imperial wedding ceremony. She also refused a significant amount of money (approximately $ 1,3 million) due to Japanese princesses in case of marriage.

Former member of the imperial family - eldest daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and niece of Emperor Naruhito. Mako became a commoner after she married her former classmate on October 26.

As the with the BBCThe couple were engaged in 2017 and there has been a lot of buzz around them since then. Mako even had to undergo therapy for PTSD.

History of dating

Komuro and Mako studied together at the International Christian University in Tokyo. After his engagement, Komuro traveled to New York to pursue a degree in jurisprudence. Mako, meanwhile, was working as a researcher at the University of Tokyo Museum. She has a degree in art history and museum business.

In 2018, the imperial family announced the postponement of the wedding. It turned out that Komuro's mother had become engaged to a man who claimed to have provided her with financial assistance. Now he demanded his money - 36 thousand dollars - back. In April of this year, Komuro announced that he was ready to pay this amount.

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The imperial family denied that the wedding was delayed due to the financial problems of the Komuro family. But Crown Prince Fumihito once stated that it would be important to settle all financial matters before the wedding. Despite all the troubles, the love of Mako and Komuro helped them, and they got married on October 26th.

Wedding and moving plans

On their behalf, on the morning of October 26, an official of the Imperial Household Agency submitted an application for marriage registration to the municipal administration. Register marked her departure from the imperial family.

The procedure for the official removal of Mako from the register of the imperial family at the agency was scheduled for October 27.

After the wedding ceremony on October 26, the couple held a press conference.

The newlyweds are now expected to move to New York, where Komuro works as a lawyer. In the press, the newlyweds were immediately compared to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who also left the royal court after the wedding.

Komuro Mako emphasized that her husband is the only one for her. And the two of them needed to get married in order to live a lifestyle true to their hearts.

Komuro Kei said, "I love Mako." He hopes to spend his life with his beloved, which he can live only once.

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The newlyweds live together and are preparing to obtain a passport and visa for Mako.

Komuro Kei passed the exam for a lawyer in New York in July, with results coming soon. He got a job at a law firm in the metropolis. Mako is reportedly planning a job as well. The couple intends to rent a one-room apartment for living in New York.