Defying public scorn, Japan's Princess Mako finally marries her commoner boyfriend - and shines a light on a looming royal crisis

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Oct 26, 2021 Defying public scorn, Japan's Princess Mako finally marries her commoner boyfriend - and shines a light on a looming royal crisis Japan's Princess Mako wed her longtime commoner boyfriend, Kei Komuro, in a subdued ceremony Tuesday that brought a yearslong royal saga to a quiet end. The couple's story has drawn frenzied media coverage but also brought attention to a looming succession crisis for the country's monarchy, which is said to be the world's oldest. Read More Follow Us Get the NBC News Mobile App Check out all NBC News newsletters here. 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 View in browser | Unsubscribe | Contact | Privacy