Japanese Emperor Naruhito’s 30-year-old niece princess Mako gave up her royal title to marry former classmate Kei Kumuro who works at a US law firm. After 4 years of engagement, the couple married in a simple ceremony without traditional rites associated with Japanese royal weddings.
Despite backlash from people in Japan, the princess apologized and proclaimed:
“I am very sorry for the inconvenience caused and I am grateful for those who have continued to support me. To me, Kei is irreplaceable, our marriage was a necessary choice to live while cherishing our hearts.”
Mako’s husband, Komuro, also expressed his feelings, saying, “I love Mako. We only get one life, and I want us to spend it with the one we love.”
The couple are ready to move to the US following their marriage. Princess Mako bid farewell to her family with a heavy heart because, cutting off her ties with the royal family. The people are comparing them to the famous Britain Royal couple Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after their dramatic exit.
According to sources, the princess has been suffering from mental health issues because of the acute criticism of their marriage and false accusations against Komuro and his family. Mako’s marriage brings attention to the difficulties faced by women in the Japanese imperial family. It is unfortunate that the Japanese throne can pass on exclusively to male members of the family. The children of female royals who marry commoners are not in contention.
With this, it is not wrong to say, “Love comes with hardships”. We wish the former Japanese Princess Mako a speedy recovery and may they live happily ever after. Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
