During a visit to Nagasaki with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, the sound of her name being screamed by wellwishers along the roads overwhelmed the cheers for her parents. "Under the circumstances, I hope to sincerely serve every official duty and help the emperor and the empress, as well as other members of the imperial family," she said. In 2022, a largely conservative expert panel called on the government to maintain its male-line succession while allowing female members of the family to keep their royal status after marriage and continue their official duties.
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Published at: 2025-12-01 22:45:45
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