Princess Mako, formerly known as Princess Mako of Akishino belonged to the Japanese Imperial family before she gave up on her royal status to marry a commoner.
By profession, Princess Mako is a Japanese art historian. Due to her association with the royal family, she has lived most of her life under the spotlight. Naturally, people are intrigued to learn more about her and the brave decision she took to leave royalty for love. In this post, we will tell you everything you need to know about Princess Mako, including how’s her new chapter in life going.
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Early Life
Princess Mako was born on 23rd October 1991, at the Imperial Household Agency Hospital in Tokyo. She is the eldest daughter of Crown Princess Kiko and Crown Prince Fumihito, and the granddaughter of Emperor Akihito. She was raised alongside her younger siblings, Prince Hisahito and Princess Kako.
Her early education began at Gakushuin School. Later, she continued her studies at the University College, Dublin and completed her graduation in English. Following that earned a bachelor’s degree in Art and Cultural Heritage from the International Christian University. Later she enrolled at University of Edinburgh to complete a degree in art history. Then, she obtained a master’s degree in Art Museum and Gallery Studies from the University of Leicester.
Beginning of Career
After completing her education, Princess Mako took on official duties as a member of the Imperial Family. She represented Japan on various cultural and diplomatic missions’ abroad and gained attention for her grace and strength.
Despite her royal status, Mako chose to work like any ordinary person. She served as a researcher at the University Museum of the University of Tokyo and later worked for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
Shot to Fame
Although Mako was always in the public eye, she gained global fame because of her relationship with Kei Komuro. In 2017, the couple announced their engagement, which sparked both public interest and controversy. The news soon became a topic of national and international discussion.
The wedding was scheduled to take place in 2018 but was delayed due to Kei Komuro’s family’s financial situation. Despite the criticism, Mako remained committed to her decision and continued her relationship with Kei.
Relationship
Princess Mako met Kei Komuro while they were both studying at the International Christian University in Tokyo and started dating soon after. They kept their relationship private and stayed committed even after Komuro moved to the U.S. for his studies.
According to sources, Kei proposed Mako in 2013 and announced their engagement to the world in 2017. The two finally tied the knot in 2021, after several delays.
Major Source of Income and Net Worth
After leaving the Imperial Family, Princess Mako no longer receives a royal allowance. Her current source of income comes from her career in the arts and history field.
While the exact figures are not revealed, Princess Mako’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million, which is quite low for someone from a royal background.
