Japan’s Princess Ayako has tied the knot with a commoner which sees her renounce her royal status. The groom, 32-year old Kei Moriya is a shipping executive.
The Imperial Household Law in Japan says women marrying a commoner must lose their royal status
Speaking to reporters while styled in a traditional court kimono and hakama skirt, Princess Ayako express her joy at the ceremony.
“How happy I am that so many people have celebrated (our marriage). We want to make efforts to become a couple like my mother and father,” The Mainichi newspaper reported.
Her late father, Prince Takamado (cousin of present Emperor Akihito) who died in 2002, “would have rejoiced at my marriage” she added.