Japan s former princess Mako gives birth to first child

TOKYO - Ms Mako Komuro, Crown Prince Fumihito’s eldest daughter who married out of the imperial family, gave birth to her first child, the Imperial Household Agency said on May 30.

The 33-year-old mother and the child – the first grandchild of the crown prince and the first great-grandchild of former Emperor Akihito – are both in good health, a source close to the matter said.

Mr Naomasa Yoshida, the top aide to the crown prince’s family, said in a press conference that the family is “delighted and wishes days of happiness” for the former princess’ family.

Mr Yoshida did not reveal when Ms Komuro gave birth or the sex of the child, saying: “It is a matter of someone who has left the imperial family, and we hope (the family) will spend their time in a quiet environment.”

The former princess married her university sweetheart, Mr Kei Komuro in October 2021 and has since moved to New York, where her husband works as a lawyer. KYODO NEWS

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