| Princess Mako of Japan © AFP=News1 © News1 Reporter Dongmyeong Woo |
Princess Mako, 29, who is about to get married this month, is said to have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after Japanese critics of her marriage continued.
According to local media such as the Mainichi Shimbun on the 1st, the Ministry of Home Affairs said on the 1st that “Princess Mako is suffering from PTSD because of public criticism of her marriage.”
Tsuyoshi Akiyama, director of the Nippon Kanto Hospital, said at a press conference that day, “For over three years, Princess Mako has been feeling her dignity being trampled upon hearing criticisms against herself, her boyfriend, and her family.” explained that
However, he said that the princess’s condition was not to the extent that it affected her performance of official duties or preparations for marriage.
The cause of Princess Mako’s stress is that the Japanese people still have a stingy gaze towards her boyfriend Komuro-gai (小室圭), her boyfriend of the same age.
Komuro’s mother is entangled in financial problems, such as failing to repay 4 million yen from her lover, but a female royal will receive up to 150 million yen in tax support upon marriage.
For this reason, Japanese people think that this subsidy will go to Komuro and his family, who have complicated money problems.
It is reported that Princess Mako is not accepting a lump sum payment or is considering making a donation.
Meanwhile, Princess Mako’s wedding this time, considering the Japanese people’s sentiments, the official wedding ceremonies of the royal family will be omitted.
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