Tuesday, November 15, 2005

USATODAY.com - Japanese princess gives up title to marry commoner

USATODAY.com - Japanese princess gives up title to marry commoner

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Sayako referred to the radical change in her life in a statement released after the ceremony, in which she said her father had told her their relationship would remain unchanged and urged her to respect her husband and his work.

"The emperor told me to continue to polish the virtues I have gained in my life so far. There are many things I still do not know about my life ahead, so I'm not sure how exactly to follow these instructions," she said.

"But I feel very happy that the emperor regards my new life as a continuation, not as a complete break," Sayako added.

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