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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Mako komuro | History Defined

7 Royals Stripped of Their Titles: From Prince Andrew's Epstein Fallout to Diana's Divorce Drama

Prince Andrew will no longer use the title Duke of York, though legally it may only be removed by Parliament.

International Business Times UK

Japan's palace confirms former princess Mako has first baby

Former Japanese princess Mako Komuro has given birth to her first child

The Independent UK

Japan's Royals: Tradition, Myths And Instagram

As Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako make the first Japanese state visit to Britain since 1998, here are some key things to know about the imperial family: - Sun goddess - Legend has it that Japan's royals, whose myth-filled history spans 2,600 years, are descended from the Shinto sun goddess…

International Business Times

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Yet Another European Royal—An Heir to the Throne, To Boot—Is Moving to the United States

Princess Elisabeth of Belgium will one day be Queen—but first, she’s headed to Harvard.

Marie Claire

Japan’s Royal Family—the World’s Oldest Monarchy—Attempts to Appeal to the Youth of Its Country By (Finally) Joining Instagram

The Imperial Family is dipping a cautious toe into the vast pond of social media.

Marie Claire

Bonsai trees and a royal birthday: Japan’s imperial family dips a careful toe in world of Instagram

Meme-worthy content appears in short supply, at least initially, as world’s oldest royal family embarks on its social media journey

The Guardian - AU

Crown prince stresses accurate information

Crown Prince Akishino celebrated his 57th birthday on Wednesday. Before his birthday, he held a press conference at the East residence in Moto-Akasaka, Tokyo, on Nov. 25, during which he expressed his belief that "it is necessary to convey accurate information in a timely manner," referring to reports by weekly…

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Tragic story of the world’s loneliest princess who faces an agonising choice

Japan’s Princess Toshi cannot ascend to the throne and must decide whether to risk national scandal by marrying a commoner.

Daily Record

Tragic story of world's loneliest princess who faces harrowing choice

Japan’s Princess Toshi is in a heartbreaking position

Irish Mirror

Tragic story of the world's loneliest princess - who faces a harrowing choice

Japan’s Princess Toshi cannot ascend to the throne and must decide whether to risk national scandal by marrying a commoner or become a chaste shrine maiden as she navigates the country’s conservative traditions

Daily Mirror

Husband of Japanese ex-princess fails NY bar exam again

Kei Komuro, the husband of Japanese former princess Mako Komuro, has failed the New York state bar examination for a second time, a source familiar with the matter revealed Friday.

Bangkok Post

Japan’s former princess Mako Komuro gets her first US job as museum volunteer after renouncing crown for love

Mako Komuro will work on exhibitions at the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art in New York, though she is not joining the full-time staff

The Independent UK

Japan's Emperor turns 62, reflects on key events

Ahead of his 62nd birthday on Wednesday, the Emperor recently expressed his thoughts to the media at the Imperial Palace, speaking on matters including the lack of marriage ceremonies for Mako Komuro, the eldest daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko.

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