The Japanese princess Mako appears to be trapped in the golden cage of the iron court protocol and imperial traditions. Three years ago she happily announced that she would be engaged to college friend Kei Komuro, but a marriage has still not come about. Today Mako and Kei let it be known that they have not changed their mind, only they do not know when they can give each other the yes.
"It's difficult to announce anything more specific at this point, but we will consult with our families to move forward with our wedding plans," said Mako, Crown Prince Akishino's eldest daughter, and her boyfriend. The two announced in September 2017 that they planned to get engaged and that they would be married in November 2018. In February 2018, the palace announced that the wedding had been postponed until 2020. "I came to the realization that we did not have enough time to prepare," Mako said at the time.
