After low-key royal wedding, Japan’s ex-princess Mako and husband Kei Komuro pledge to overcome challenges together
- In a 10-minute news conference at a Tokyo hotel on Tuesday, the former princess defended her decision to go ahead with the controversial marriage
- Kei Komuro said he loved Mako and would ‘do whatever possible’ to conclude the financial dispute involving his mother that had delayed the couple’s union
In a 10-minute session with the media at a Tokyo hotel, Mako, 30, defended going ahead with the marriage.
She said her new husband was “irreplaceable” and that together they intended to overcome the long-running controversy surrounding their union that can be traced back to frenzied tabloid coverage and social media speculation surrounding a financial dispute involving Komuro’s mother.
“For me, Kei-san is a priceless person. For us, our marriage was a necessary choice to live while cherishing our hearts,” Mako told a televised news conference, using an honorific in speaking of her husband.
Komuro responded: “I love Mako. I live only once and I want to spend it with someone I love.” He said he hoped to be with Mako to share feelings and encourage each other at happy times and difficult times.
“I hope to have a warm family with Mako-san, and I will continue to do everything to support her,” he said.