Japan princess to wed commoner, forcing her to quit royal family

Japan's Princess Mako arrives at the presidential residence in Asuncion, Paraguay September 8, 2016. REUTERS/Jorge Adorno

TOKYO (Reuters) - Princess Mako, the eldest granddaughter of Japanese Emperor Akihito, will wed a former classmate, the Imperial Household said on Sunday, confirming a marriage that will further deplete the royal family since she must become a commoner.

The announcement was aired by public broadcaster NHK.