Sayako Kuroda (L) and her husband Yoshik [Getty Images]

TOKYO, JAPAN: Sayako Kuroda (L) and her husband Yoshiki Kuroda enjoy their visit at the park Shinjuku Gyoen, in central Tokyo, 23 November 2005. Former princess Sayako gave up her royal status 15 November by marrying Kuroda, a Tokyo City employee, to become the first emperor's daughter in 45 years to marry a commoner. AFP PHOTO/POOL/FRANCK ROBINCHON (Photo credit should read FRANCK ROBICHON/AFP via Getty Images)

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