See photos of Princess Mako, who gave up her Japanese royal title after marrying non-royal Kei Komuro on October 26, 2021.
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Princess Mako is a member of the Japense Imperial family. She is the niece of Emperor Naruhito and granddaughter of former Emperor Emeritus Akihito. Starting in 2017, Mako came under fire from the Japanese public when she got engaged to her college sweetheart Kei Komuro, who is a commoner. They were set to get married in 2018, but their wedding was delayed by 3 years due to controversy surrounding the relationship and an alleged money scandal involving Kei’s mother. On October 26, Mako and Kei finally tied the knot, which meant she was no longer a member of the royal family due to Japanese law. The couple did not do a formal wedding, but instead registered their union at a government office. They will be moving to New York City together, where Kei is a lawyer.
Here, Princess Mako is pictured at the Royal Bhutan Flower Exhibition in Paro, Bhutan on June 4, 2017. To see more photos of Mako, click through the gallery.
Princess Mako attends a meeting in Bolivia
Japan’s Princess Mako of Akishino attends a meeting with members of Japanese-ascent communities in Santa Cruz, Bolivia on July 17, 2019. The meeting waspart of her official visit on the occasion of the 120th anniversary of the Japanese migration in the country.
Princess Mako and husband Kei Komuro announce their wedding at a press conference
Princess Mako and her husband Kei Komuro at a press conference to announce their wedding at Grand Arc Hotel in Tokyo, Japan on Oct. 26, 2021. The couple declared their love for one another, while also apologizing for the “inconvience” the relationship may have caused.
Princess Mako at Emperor Akihito’s 83rd birthday
Princess Mako attends her grandfather Emperor Akihito’s 83rd birthday celebration in Tokyo on December 22, 2016. Mako wore an elegant pink gown for the event.
Princess Mako at Emperor Naruhito’s 60th birthday
Princess Mako and her younger sister, Princess Kako, are photographed in the car arriving to their uncle Emperor Naruhito’s 60th birthday in Tokyo, Japan on Feb. 23, 2020. Both girls looked beautiful for the family occasion.
Princess Mako visits Bolivia
Japan’s Princess Mako attends a floral tribute at the mauseoleum of Andres de Santa Cruz in La Paz, Bolivia, on July 15, 2019. Mako thanked Bolivia for the reception of Japanese migrants and their descendants for the past 120 years.
