Princess Mako, Komuro to be formally engaged in March

Japanese Princess Mako, the eldest granddaughter of Emperor Akihito, and her longtime boyfriend from university days Kei Komuro will be formally engaged in March in a traditional court ceremony, an Imperial Household Agency source said Tuesday.The traditional rite of betrothal called "Nosai no Gi" will likely be held on March 4, which falls on a Sunday, when Komuro, who works as a paralegal at a law firm, will be off duty. Their wedding ceremony is expected in fall next year, the source said.During the ceremony, a messenger from Komuro will visit the princess' imperial residence with gifts …READ FULL ARTICLE