In PICS | Japan Princess Mako Marries Her College Boyfriend And Leaves Royal Family Status

A screen displays news reporting the marriage of Japan's former princess Mako, the elder daughter of Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko, and her husband Kei Komuro in Tokyo on October 26, 2021. (Image: AFP)

Japan's former princess Mako (R), the elder daughter of Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko, and her husband Kei Komuro (L), who she originally met while at university, pose during a press conference to announce they have married, at the Grand Arc Hotel in Tokyo on October 26, 2021. (Image: AFP)

A screen displays news reporting the marriage of Japan's former princess Mako, the elder daughter of Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko, and her husband Kei Komuro in Tokyo on October 26, 2021. (Image: AFP)

Japan's former princess Mako has lost her royal status as she married a 'common man'. (Image: AFP)

Japan's former princess Mako (R), the elder daughter of Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko, and her husband Kei Komuro, bow at the end of a press conference to announce their marriage registration, in Tokyo on October 26, 2021. (Image: AFP)

Japan's Princess Mako (L) and Princess Kako (R), daughters of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, wave to well-wishers at the Imperial Palace during a New Year's greeting ceremony in Tokyo on January 2, 2020. (Image: AFP)

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (seated 3rd L) and Empress Masako (seated 3rd R) smiling with their family. We also see former princess Mako who is standing on the extreme left. (Image: AFP)

This file photo taken on September 3, 2017 shows Japan's former Princess Mako (R), the eldest daughter of Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko, looking at her fiancée Kei Komuro (L), as they meet the media during a press conference. (Image: AFP)