Princess Mako Marries Kei Komuro, Officially Leaving Japan’s Royal Family

Princess Mako married her civilian boyfriend Kei Komuro on Tuesday, the Imperial Household Agency said, officially leaving Japan’s royal family. The marriage came after years of controversy over a financial dispute involving Komuro’s mother that led the couple to forgo traditional ceremonies associated with a royal marriage, Kyodo News reported.

Japan's Princess Mako has officially left the Imperial household and is now a commoner. She married her former college classmate Komuro Kei on Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/GmJadkeuDn

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