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Royal Family News – Princess Mako Is Now Common
On Tuesday the niece of Emperor Naruhito wed Komuro in a non-flashy event. Marrying the common man of her dreams entailed giving up her royal status and she rejected, “a $1.3 million payout from the Japanese government that is traditionally paid to royal women who lose their royal status when they marry,” according to People.
This next part is a bit sad, so we issue a warning: “The Imperial Household Agency (IHA) explained that Mako and her now-husband did not want to have a big wedding because their marriage is not celebrated by many people.” Wow, that is a bit harsh isn’t it?
Royal Family News – Mako is Not Celebrated By Many
Nonetheless it is reality that Mako and Komuro are not exactly popular for their actions, with the media dubbing them the Japanese version of the UK’s Harry and Meghan. After the marriage ceremony they faced journalists and addressed the controversy surrounding their relationship. Now this is where they diverge completely from Harry and Meghan who would have sued the media, not talked to them.
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Why is this marriage so looked down upon, other than the above-mentioned reasons? Here’s where Mako and hubs converge with Meghan’s reportedly shady family history. Apparently the wedding, “was delayed due to a dispute over money between Komuro’s mother and her former fiancé concerning his having financed Komuro’s education — inviting speculation about whether Komuro’s marital intentions were fueled by money.” Oh my. In other words Komuro has been branded a gold digger, something Meghan has been accused of as well.
Royal Family News – Is Meghan A Gold Digger?
Brave Mako told the assembled media: “We will be starting a new life. I am sure we will encounter difficulties along the way. But just as we have until now, I want to continue joining forces [with Kei], and walking together side by side.”
“Our loyalty to each other is thanks to our devotion to one another and thanks to the presence of all those who supported us,” she continued. “There are many who understand the difficulty of living while protecting our hearts. I hope that we can create a society where we can all live and support each other’s feelings.”
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And Sing Kumbaya, Too!
Alas in another striking similarity to Harry and Meghan, “The couple is likely to relocate to the United States. Komuro graduated from Fordham School of Law in New York City this year and currently works for law firm Lowenstein Sandler LLP. He recently completed the New York state bar exam and is awaiting his results.” We eagerly await the Lifetime movie.
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