TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s prime minister said Thursday the government should study the possibility of allowing women in the royal family to keep their imperial status after marriage.
Japanese law requires female members marrying a commoner to officially leave the monarchy. That has palace officials worried because more than a third of Japan’s 23 imperial family members are single women and girls, some approaching marriage age.
Japanese prime minister wants status of royal brides studied
December 1, 2011
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