Japan’s Princess Mako finally marries commoner boyfriend Kei Komuro, leaving Imperial family

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Japan’s Princess Mako finally married her university sweetheart Kei Komuro on October 26, 2021, after years of controversy surrounding Komuro’s family’s alleged financial difficulties. The marriage was a low-key affair involving no elaborate ceremony, officiated on paper. Under the Imperial House Law, Princess Mako loses her title after marrying a commoner. She also turned down the150 million yen (US$1.3 million) payout traditionally given to departing royals. The couple are expected to move to New York following their wedding.

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