Japan's Princess Mako, Weds Non-Royal Kei Komuro, in Small Ceremony.<br />On October 26, Japan's Princess Mako married her non-royal college boyfriend Kei Komuro.<br />CNN reports that the small, private ceremony <br />marked the princess' departure from the royal family. .<br />Mako and Komuro announced their <br />engagement four years ago. .<br />However, according to CNN, their relationship was plagued by years of controversy, public disapproval and tabloids.<br />However, according to CNN, their relationship was plagued by years of controversy, public disapproval and tabloids.<br />As a result, the couple opted to forgo the usual pomp and circumstance of most royal weddings.<br />Mako also turned down a million-dollar payout from the government, which she was entitled to upon exiting the royal family. .<br />Mako also turned down a million-dollar payout from the government, which she was entitled to upon exiting the royal family. .<br />At a press event in the afternoon, <br />the newlyweds apologized for any <br />trouble caused by their marriage.<br />At a press event in the afternoon, <br />the newlyweds apologized for any <br />trouble caused by their marriage.<br />To me, Kei is a very important, indispensable existence. Up till today, there were only limited opportunities for me to express my feelings, and there were some misunderstandings because of that, Princess Mako, via CNN.<br />There was truly unilateral speculation. <br />I felt fear about such spread, <br />and I felt saddened as well, Princess Mako, via CNN.<br />I love Miss Mako. This is a life lived only once, <br />and I would like to spend my life <br />with the person I love in happiness, Kei Komuro, via CNN.<br />I love Miss Mako. This is a life lived only once, <br />and I would like to spend my life <br />with the person I love in happiness, Kei Komuro, via CNN.<br />Mako and I would like to build a warm, nice family. At the same time, I would like to do the best I can to support Mako. Happy times, unhappy times, we would like to be together, and we will be indispensable to each other, Kei Komuro, via CNN.<br />CNN reports that the couple are <br />expected to move to New York City, <br />where Komuro is employed at a law firm
