A lavish ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Japan, which highlighted an ongoing succession crisis, marked Prince Hisahito’s transition to adulthood.
The 19-year-old nephew of Emperor Naruhito was presented with a black silk and lacquer crown on Saturday to mark his acces to the royal adultery.
Hisahito thanked you very much for giving the crown at the coming-of-age ceremony today. Being aware of my obligations as an adult member of the imperial family, I will perform my duties.
Despite having a daughter, 23-year-old Princess Aiko, the imperial family’s male-only succession laws forbid her from being inherited. However, polls of opinion suggest that women’s ascended the throne are in strong favor.
The 2, 600-year-old imperial line, which is the oldest in the world, has a bleak future ahead of them. Hisahito will likely reign as emperor in the future with the Chrysanthemum Throne. However, there is no one left after him, leaving the Imperial family with the choice to overthrow a 19th-century decision that ended female succession.
The prince will pay homage to the gods and ancestors at the Tokyo palace as his father ascends to the throne.
Hisahito’s family home hosted the ceremony, which was held at the time the emperor’s messenger delivered a crown. He wore a traditional pre-adult robe and traditional pre-adult attire during the main ritual at the Imperial Palace, which was attended by members of the royal family and government officials. His official coming-of-age was officially marked by the black adult “kanmuri” crown that was worn underneath his headcover. Hisahito embraced his royal duties, expressed his gratitude to the emperor and his parents, and bowed deeply.
The prince subsequently met Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako in the prestigious Matsu-no-Ma (pine room), and then traveled by royal horse carriage to three palace shrines to pray before being crowned.
Source: Aljazeera
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