Princess Mako's engagement to a commoner is announced by palace
Princess Mako's engagement to a commoner is announced by palace.
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The Imperial Palace officially announced Japan Princess Mako is to wedding a former college classmate. The wedding is likely to heat up debate on the ever-shrinking royal family since she must become a commoner.Japanese Emperor Akihito oldest grandchild, Princess Mako, said Sunday she is getting married to a university classmate who won her heart.Princess Mako, eldest grandchild of Emperor Akihito, will surrender her royal status if, as is expected, she marries a commoner, has reignited debate on the male-only succession to the world oldest hereditary monarchy. Under Japan controversial law
