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Japan's crown prince criticises media coverage of daughter's engagement
Mako relinquished her royal status when the two married by submitting paperwork at a local office and left to live in New York this month.
Tue Nov 30 2021
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Japan formally proclaims Crown Prince Akishino heir to throne
Under Japanese law, only males can inherit the throne, so Naruhito's only offspring, 18-year-old Princess Aiko, is ineligible.
Sun Nov 08 2020