Crown Prince Family's Response To Komuro Document
A senior official of Japan's Imperial Household Agency has revealed how Crown Prince Akishino and his family reacted to the contents of a document released by Komuro Kei. Komuro is to be engaged to the crown prince's eldest daughter Princess Mako.
Kachi Takaharu is the top official in charge of the crown prince's family. He was speaking at a regular news conference on Friday. Komuro on Thursday released the document, in which he explains details of a financial issue involving his mother and her former fiance.
Kachi said Crown Prince and Princess Akishino seem to understand that Komuro has made an effort to make clear the various measures the Komuro family has taken to resolve the matter.
Kachi disclosed that Princess Mako had consultations with the Komuro family about how they should deal with the matter after media outlets reported on it, including the release of the latest document.
Kachi said he had heard that the princess's opinion was reflected in the decision by the Komuro family on how to resolve the matter. That's by talking properly with the mother's former fiance and gaining his understanding, rather than by handing him money without any dialogue.
The agency official quoted Princess Mako as saying that she would be grateful if there are people who understand by reading the document that there had been many complications concerning the matter.
As for postponed events for the wedding, Kachi said he believes that a decision on the timing will be explained at an appropriate time.