Japanese Princesses May Keep Status
Discussion to keep females in the Japanese Imperial Family
Considering the fact there's only three male heirs, I say this is a long time coming. That was a very outdated rule that should have been repealed a decade or so ago.
Still no discussion over females inheriting the throne, meaning daughters inherit and their children inherit, too. I know there's already a male heir (Prince Hisahito), but still...I think right now, this is very unfair. :(
Of course, they bring up the oh, so scary discussion of foreigners marrying into the Imperial family, like the danger didn't exist already! *rolls eyes* Honestly! I remember reading how opponents voiced against the idea of Princess Aiko being allowed to become Empress because they were afraid she would marry a blond and blue eyed foreigner. Oh, the horror if she were allowed to become Empress! The horror!
If there's any justice in this world, Prince Hisahito will want to marry a blonde and blue eyed foreigner! And elope if he's refused. I'll laugh if that happens.
Still...I guess they're moving in a step in the right direction. Now, provided they keep moving instead of stalling and stopping, hopefully, no one will have to worry about an heir to the Imperial Family again!
Considering the fact there's only three male heirs, I say this is a long time coming. That was a very outdated rule that should have been repealed a decade or so ago.
Still no discussion over females inheriting the throne, meaning daughters inherit and their children inherit, too. I know there's already a male heir (Prince Hisahito), but still...I think right now, this is very unfair. :(
Of course, they bring up the oh, so scary discussion of foreigners marrying into the Imperial family, like the danger didn't exist already! *rolls eyes* Honestly! I remember reading how opponents voiced against the idea of Princess Aiko being allowed to become Empress because they were afraid she would marry a blond and blue eyed foreigner. Oh, the horror if she were allowed to become Empress! The horror!
If there's any justice in this world, Prince Hisahito will want to marry a blonde and blue eyed foreigner! And elope if he's refused. I'll laugh if that happens.
Still...I guess they're moving in a step in the right direction. Now, provided they keep moving instead of stalling and stopping, hopefully, no one will have to worry about an heir to the Imperial Family again!