Japan's Princess Mako marries commoner: Other royals who gave up their titles for love

Japan`s Princess Mako is set to forego a one-off million-dollar payment for giving up her royal status to wed a college classmate, media said on Saturday, clearing the way for a marriage delayed for years by controversy over her fiance.

Japanese princess to forego $1million for giving up royal status to wed college classmate

The Japan government has adopted a one-time law allowing for Akihito's abdication, and this month formally set the date for the event - April 30, 2019

Record crowds celebrate Japan's Emperor Akihito 84th birthday

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Japan's Princess Mako marries commoner: Other royals who gave up their titles for love

Japanese princess to forego $1million for giving up royal status to wed college classmate

Record crowds celebrate Japan's Emperor Akihito 84th birthday