There was also a protest on Tuesday against the couple's marriage. In a press conference on Tuesday, Ms Mako said she apologised for any trouble brought to people by her marriage. Mr Komuro added that he loved Ms Mako and wanted to spend his life with her. She also hugged her younger sister before she left, news outlet Kyodo reported. There has been excessive media coverage around the couple over the years, which has caused the princess to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, the Imperial Household Agency IHA had earlier said.
Her relationship has been met with controversy in the country. On Tuesday, people were pictured protesting against the marriage in a Japanese park. Many slogans appeared to bring up financial issues around Mr Komuro's family - specifically his mother.
The former princess got engaged to Mr Komuro in and the two were set to wed the following year. The palace denied the delay was linked to this, though Crown Prince Fumihito said it was important for the money issues to be dealt with before the couple got married. According to the BBC's Tokyo correspondent Rupert Wingfield-Hayes, the real reason for the animosity towards Mr Komuro seems to be among some conservative Japanese who believe he is not a worthy partner for a niece of the emperor.
Mr Komuro - who has received a job offer from a top New York law firm - comes from humble origins, and local tabloids have spent years digging dirt on his family, including the allegations against his mother.
The reaction to Princess Mako and Kei Komuro's relationship by some media and people in Japan, has highlighted the pressure women in Japan's imperial family face. Before marrying a royal, a commoner might be politically active. In fact, though they are technically allowed to vote, the royal family must keep things as neutral as they possibly can. Voting is technically unconstitutional for royals. Obviously, they are barred from holding public office as well.
Next: You might need a snack after dining with the queen. Queen Elizabeth attends a dinner at the Corinthia Palace Hotel. But a meal with the British royal family will put an end to that. If the queen is present, the meal starts and stops with her. When she puts down her fork and spoon, everyone else is expected to do so as well.
Next: Affection is best reserved for close friends and family. Apparently, royal people should not be touched by non-royals. This is a rule that is broken all the time , especially when the British royal family meets celebrities, politicians, or other major figures. Next: You may have to choose between a royal title and true love. Despite the pomp and circumstance, the English monarchy is actually one of the more liberal of the royal families. In some countries, when a royal member marries a commoner, they must give up their crown altogether.
The Imperial Household Law in Japan forces women to abandon their crown when they marry commoners. When a regular gal or guy marries a royal, everything that ever happened in their past will be thrust into the spotlight. Princess Sofia of Sweden learned this the hard way when she married Prince Carl.
Years before, Sofia was a model and even participated on a reality TV show. Luckily, she remained unbothered when people tried to criticize her for it. But no regrets. In many cases, a commoner becoming a princess takes a toll on the mental health of that person. Her transition from a commoner to a princess was not smooth. Masako developed a stress-related illness around 15 years ago and it was described officially by the Imperial Household Agency as an 'adjustment disorder', which caused her to withdraw from all official duties for over a decade.
She has received huge support from local media as they feel that her struggles will be helpful in her new role. However, many commoners after they got accepted into the royal family do not receive support from the media.
Meghan Markle , who also does not have a royal lineage, has been on the receiving end of much less flattering media coverage as they prepare for the birth of their first child this spring. The rise in such abuse led Britain's royals to unveil a new online protocol last month warning users of possible police action. Also, once you become a member of the monarchy, career ambitions and aspirations of the new member come to an end as becoming a princess becomes a full-time job.
There have also been instances where the things that the commoners have done in the past have been thrust into the spotlight. Princess Sofia of Sweden, when she married Prince Carl had to face harsh criticism for participating in a reality show in the past when she used to be a model. But no regrets.
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