Princess Ayako of Takamado had to give up her royal title when she chose to wed her long time partner, Kei Moriya. Hence, she is no longer considered as a member of the Japanese royal family. Ayako and Moriya tied the knot in an intimate affair overnight in Tokyo, in a Shinto ceremony, exchanging vows at the historic Meiji Shrine.
The groom works at a shipping company called NYK Line and is considered to be a commoner which is why Princess Ayako had to give up her fortune, title and place in the royal family due to the Imperial House Law which requires her to renounce from her regal status. According to CNN, the Princess will receive a lump sum of USD $950,000 from the Japanese government for living expenses, but then must reside as a commoner moving forward.
As per The Japan Times, Ayako opted for traditional court attire, which included a red kimono robe and a pair of hakama pants. She wore her hair in the Osuberakashi ancient style in honour of the noblewomen. Whereas, Moriya wore a black tuxedo, which he accessorized with a top hat that belonged to Ayako’s late father, Prince Takamodo.
“I am filled with happiness. I will leave the imperial family today, but I will remain unchanged in my support for his majesty and her majesty. I am awed by how blessed I am.” the Princess expressed at a press conference after their wedding, according to Vogue. Moriya shared the same sentiments and added that he hoped to “build a family full of smiles.”
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