Crown Prince Naruhito (C) poses with Crown Princess Masako (L) and their daughter Princess Aiko at Togu Palace in Tokyo in a photo released on February 22, 2017 by the Imperial Household Agency of Japan. - AFP
Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito has suggested he is ready to take on the duties of emperor from his father as the country prepares for its expected first imperial abdication in two centuries.
Emperor Akihito, now 83, said in August that his advancing age and weakening health mean he may no longer be able to carry out his duties.
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