Amidst Controversies, Prince Akishino's Child - Princess Mako Still Holds the Wedding Today

Kapanlagi.com - Willing to give up her title as a member of the Royal Family, Princess Mako Naishinno held her wedding today, Tuesday, October 26, 2021, with an ordinary citizen named Kei Komuro.

Previously, their marriage had been planned for many years. Many Japanese citizens opposed this marriage because Kei Komuro was considered unworthy to accompany the princess.

Nevertheless, the princess remained firm in her decision and continued her relationship with Kei Komuro despite facing public pressure to end the relationship.

It is known that their relationship has been going on since 2012 when they met at a student exchange briefing. Apparently, their romantic relationship continued to a more serious stage, leading to their marriage today (Tuesday, October 26, 2021).

According to the royal rules, Princess Mako's name will no longer be registered as a member of the royal family since she registered her marriage with the civil registry office. Not only that, she also has to give up many things, such as leaving her family and not inheriting anything from the Japanese imperial family. Here is a complete explanation of Princess Mako's wedding today.

1. Married to Non-Royal Princess Mako Will Leave Japan

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It seems that Princess Mako is very mature with her decision to marry Kei Komuro. As quoted from liputan6.com, Princess Mako will depart for the United States with her husband no later than next month and will continue her life there. Kei Komuro is also rumored to have obtained a job at one of the law firms in the United States.

Their relationship initially received a warm welcome from the Japanese people before various news about Kei Komuro and his family circulated in society. However, after news broke that Kei Komuro's mother was burdened with debt from her former husband, the Japanese people began to criticize their relationship. Many consider that Kei Komuro is only using Princess Mako. Another controversy began to arise, one of which is the controversy that circulated the news that Kei Komuro is a playboy and a womanizer. Many of his photos are also circulating on social media and making the Japanese public increasingly disapprove of their relationship.

However, despite the many controversies, they still held their wedding today without royal rituals and traditions. Princess Mako and Kei Komuro got married very simply, even without a reception. Princess Mako also refused the wedding gift money from the Imperial Family, which amounted to 153 million yen or equivalent to Rp 19 billion.

Even after their marriage, they did not hold a scheduled press conference due to the Princess's mental health issues. Princess Mako is reported to have PTSD after receiving a lot of pressure from the criticism she received. She only answered 5 questions from journalists and delivered them in writing due to her severe panic attacks.

Written by Siti Radibah Imatufariq

(kpl/mag)