Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress are very sorry about the death of Princess Tatsuhiko Kawashima, the father of Princess Akishino and an emeritus professor at Gakushuin University, on the 4th.
According to their aides, His Majesty the Emperor had an acquaintance with Mr. Kawashima, who had been a professor since he attended Gakushuin University, and the Empress had met Mr. Kawashima from time to time since he got married.
Their Majesties are reminiscent of Mr. Kawashima's warm personality and happily talking with gratitude.
I am very sorry that I died on the 4th, and I am also worried about Noriko's sadness.
According to the Imperial Household Agency, Mr. Kawashima died of mesothelioma on the morning of the 4th, so the funeral was held only by relatives, and on the afternoon of the 6th, Mr. and Mrs. Akishino, his second daughter Yoshiko, and his eldest son Yuhito It means that you will be attending.