Former Japan princess bids title formal farewell
\nTOKYO, Nov 16 (Reuters) -<\/p>\n
Japanese princess becomes a commoner<\/p>\n
Japanese Emperor Akihito's only daughter formally relinquished
\nher title as princess on Wednesday following her marriage the day
\nbefore, but her father has promised she is welcome at the palace
\nany time.<\/p>\n
Former princess Sayako married Yoshiki Kuroda, a Tokyo urban
\nplanner, in a simple ceremony on Tuesday, trading life in the
\nImperial Palace for an ordinary apartment and official duties for
\nhousework.<\/p>\n
Sayako, 36, has confessed that she was a bit anxious about
\nstarting a new life as a commoner, where she faces new challenges
\nsuch as driving, paying taxes and shopping.<\/p>\n
But on her wedding day, Empress Michiko gave Sayako a warm hug
\nand reassured her saying, \"You'll be fine, you'll be fine.\"<\/p>\n
Michiko, 71, who took the opposite course by becoming the
\nfirst commoner to marry into the royal family, was said to have
\nbeen bullied by courtiers in the early years of her marriage and
\nhas said Sayako was always a source of support at tough times.<\/p>\n
Akihito also told his daughter, \"Our family ties will not
\nchange, so please visit us from time to time.\"<\/p>\n
Sayako legally became a commoner -- and gained a surname for
\nthe first time -- when her marriage was registered at her local
\ncity office on Tuesday, as is the custom in Japan.<\/p>\n
However, her name remains on the register of the Imperial
\nFamily until notice of her wedding is formally inscribed there by
\nan Imperial Household Agency official on Wednesday afternoon, an
\nagency spokeswoman said. -- Reuters<\/p>\n
REUTERS<\/p>\n
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