Japan’s former princess Mako begins new life as ‘commoner’ in New York

Mako Komuro arrives with husband in US, leaving behind her royal status after months of public outcry and frenzied media attention

Japanese former princess Mako Komuro has arrived in the United States with her husband, Kei Komuro, swapping ancient imperial rites for the bright lights of New York after leaving the royal family and relinquishing her royal title.

The pair tied the knot in Tokyo last month in muted fashion, following years of public attention over a minor financial scandal involving Kei Komuro's mother, which Mako Komuro said caused her sadness and pain".