Japan monarchy: Princess Mako to lose royal status by marrying commoner bbc.com

A member of Japan's royal family, Princess Mako, is to surrender her royal status by marrying a commoner.The 25-year-old eldest granddaughter of Emperor Akihito will become engaged to law firm worker Kei Komuro, also 25, whom she met while studying together.
Japan's imperial law requires a princess to leave the royal family after marrying a commoner.