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Japan's former Princess Mako gives birth: Imperial Household Agency
Japan's Imperial Household Agency says former Princess Mako has given birth.
The top official in charge of Crown Prince Akishino's household, Yoshida Naomasa, made the announcement at a regular news conference on Friday.
He said he had hoped the former princess would be in a quiet environment, but decided to announce the arrival of her child after some media outlets reported the news.
Yoshida said he does not know the sex of the baby, or the date of birth.
He said the Crown Prince and Princess Akishino, Princess Kako and Prince Hisahito wished the family happiness.
Mako is the eldest daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and a niece of Emperor Naruhito. She married college classmate Komuro Kei in October 2021 and moved to the US the following month. Japanese princesses leave the Imperial household and become a commoner when they marry outside the Imperial family.
