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Princess Yuriko, the oldest member of Japan's Imperial Family, has passed away at the age of 101. Her death marks the end of an era for the Japanese monarchy, as she was a significant figure within the royal family.
Princess Yuriko, the oldest member of Japan's imperial family and great-aunt to Emperor Naruhito, passed away at 101 due to natural causes. Her death leaves 16 members in the imperial family, which has been shrinking under laws requiring female members to leave upon marrying commoners. The main funeral ceremony will be held on November 26. Princess Yuriko, who was married to Prince Mikasa, had a significant role in various charitable organizations and is survived by her granddaughters who remain in the imperial family.
Japanese Princess Yuriko, the oldest member of Japan's imperial family and widow of Emperor Hirohito's brother, has died at 101. Her death highlights the challenges facing Japan's royal succession, as the imperial family now has only 16 members, including four men. The 1947 Imperial House Law restricts succession to males, complicating the future of the monarchy. Yuriko, who lived a healthy life until recently, had been hospitalized after a stroke and pneumonia.
Princess Yuriko, the oldest member of Japan's imperial family and sister-in-law to Emperor Showa, passed away at 101 due to pneumonia. Born in 1923, she married Prince Mikasa and lived through WWII, raising her family amidst wartime hardships. Despite health improvements earlier this year, her condition worsened, leading to her death. She is survived by her daughters and granddaughters, who visited her in her final days.