Japanese Princess Yuriko, 101, dies; her passing leaves the imperial family with 16 members.

Japanese Princess Yuriko, the oldest member of the imperial family and great-aunt of Emperor Naruhito, died at 101 on November 15. Born in 1923, she married Prince Mikasa, Emperor Hirohito's brother, in 1941 and raised five children. Her death leaves the imperial family with 16 members, raising concerns about maintaining the royal family while adhering to male-only succession laws.

November 15, 2024
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