Yuriko, Princess Mikasa has died today at the age of 101.
She died in the early hours of Friday morning, local time. The official cause of death has been given as old age.
“I cannot help but feel saddened to hear of the loss. I extend my heartfelt condolences along with other Japanese citizens,” Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said in a statement.
The 101-year-old Princess had been hospitalised since March after suffering a stroke and pneumonia. She was then treated at an intensive care unit at St. Luke’s International Hospital in Tokyo.
She was moved to a private room in September and had been undergoing rehabilitation.
According to the Imperial Household Agency on 8 November, the Princess’s condition had deteriorated, and tests showed a decline in function throughout her body, including her kidneys and heart.
Princess Akiko immediately travelled from the airport to visit her grandmother. In addition, her daughter-in-law, Hisako, Princess Takamado, had cancelled an upcoming visit.
No announcements have yet been made concerning funeral arrangements.
The princess is the widow of Prince Mikasa, a younger brother of the late Emperor Hirohito. They had five children together: three sons and two daughters. All three sons have predeceased Princess Yuriko.
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