Yasuko Konoe


Yasuko Konoe, formerly Princess Yasuko of Mikasa, is the first child of Takahito, Prince Mikasa, and Yuriko, Princess Mikasa. She married Tadateru Konoe on 16 December 1966. As a result, she gave up her imperial title and left the Japanese Imperial Family, as required by law.

Education

Yasuko was born at Numazu Imperial Villa, Numazu, In her childhood, Konoe attended Gakushuin Elementary School and then Gakushuin Women's Secondary School. She later completed her studies by graduating from the Department of Japanese Language and Literature, Faculty of Letters, Gakushuin University.

Marriage and family

Princess Yasuko married Tadateru Konoe on 16 December 1966. Upon her marriage, she left the Imperial Family and took the surname of her husband. Tadateru Konoe is the younger brother of former Prime Minister Morihiro Hosokawa and adopted grandson of former Prime Minister Fumimaro Konoe. He is currently President of the Japanese Red Cross Society. They have a son named, Tadahiro. Through Tadahiro and his wife, Keiko Kuni, Konoe has three grandchildren: two boys and one girl.

Titles and styles

National honours