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Prince Akishino criticizes Crown Prince

Prince Akishino

In an unprecedented public feud within the Imperial family, the Crown Prince has come under fire from his brother for making public criticism of the Imperial household's treatment of the Crown Princess.

Crown Prince Naruhito said at an unusually frank news conference in May that his wife, Masako, who gave up a promising diplomatic career to become Crown Princess, had exhausted herself trying to adapt to the royal household.

But Prince Akishino, the second son of Emperor Akihito, used his 39th birthday Nov. 30 to criticize his brother's candor.

"I was surprised to no small extent, and I heard the Emperor was very surprised," Prince Akishino said at a Nov. 29 news conference.

"I think he should have only spoken after talking to the Emperor about what he planned to say," he said. "I think it is regrettable."

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