Japan's Future King: Prince Hisahito Vows to Complete Royal Duties
In a unprecedented maiden press briefing, Japan's Prince Hisahito, Crown Prince Fumihito's and Crown Princess Kiko's youngest son, has promised to carry out royal duties with persistence and commitment. The landmark moment represents a vital step in the prince's career towards becoming the future king of Japan.
Prince Hisahito, 16 in 2022, is second only to his father, Crown Prince Fumihito, and is now waiting in the wings for royal duty. As the young prince charters his own course towards duty as monarch, he is prepared to fulfill duties of the head of state by maintaining the conventions and respect associated with the monarch of the royal family of Japan.
Prince Hisahito confirmed at the news conference that he was determined to perform his imperial duties sincerely and with diligence. He recognized his role as having significance in playing a supporting part to the emperor and the imperial family, but also in assuring the prosperity and happiness of the Japanese citizens.
The prince's first press conference is an important step in his development as a royal. It shows that he is growing more mature and willing to accept more responsibility, as he will eventually rule the kingdom.
As future king of Japan, Prince Hisahito will be expected to uphold the values and customs of the royal family, yet at the same time contend with the realities of modern royalty. His commitment to being devoted to and persistent in carrying out his royal responsibilities is an auspicious beginning to his career, one which will inevitably be observed closely by the people of Japan and the international community as a whole.
The imperial family occupies a position of sacredness in Japan, and the new prince's devotion to sustaining its values and customs is proof of the persisting significance of the monarchy institution in Japan. With Prince Hisahito maturing further and becoming older, he will, no doubt, take on more vital roles in the shaping of the future of the imperial house and the nation in general.