Princess Mako unceremoniously married Kei Komuro, a commoner. After four years of uncertainty, the Japanese lovebirds recorded their wedding in Tokyo on Tuesday, October 26. They can now prepare to set off for New York, where Mr. Komuro will work for a law firm. Mako, the daughter of Crown Prince Fumhito and the niece of Emperor Naruhito, who graduated from the University of Leicester (UK) with a degree in museum studies, can start a career at the Big Apple.
At the end of 2017, after the “Weekly” revealed the news, how should a couple in a turbulent view of “normal” life? Weekly City Policy, Mr. Komuro’s mother refused to repay the 4 million yen (30,000 euros) that her ex-partner paid for her son’s studies. The veil was lifted three months after the public announcement of the relationship with the princess. The case caused an uproar against Mr. Komuro, who was described as a seducer who aimed at the princess to solve his financial problems. The royal family subsequently postponed the union plan, and Mr. Komuro went to New York to continue his studies.
Post-traumatic stress syndrome
Japanese tabloids never immediately show tenderness when they discover the slightest roughness of a member of the royal family. Women are especially targeted. The current empress Masako was accused of failing to perform her duties and was criticized for not having a son. She has been suffering from depression for a long time. Similarly, Mako is said to be affected by post-traumatic stress disorder. “In Japan, the idea of female autonomy has still not passed, especially the far right.”Koichi Nakano, a political scientist at Sophia University, expressed regret.
Without deviating from their wishes, the couple finally decided on their marriage, and Mr. Komuro returned to Japan in September. Not without new tensions. His ponytail drew criticism again. On October 16, the far-right marched against the marriage, accusing the young “Tax evasion for one’s own benefit.”
Wenren admitted “Many people don’t believe in this marriage”, The traditional ceremony was cancelled. In order to reduce her husband’s criticism, Mako, who lost her royal family status due to her union with civilians, gave up 152 million yen (1.1 million euros) that she paid to the princesses at the time. , As if paying the price for his peace.