"In the statement, the princess expressed gratitude to the emperor and Empress Masako as well as her grandparents -- former Emperor Akihito and former Empress Michiko -- for "respecting my feelings and quietly watching" the situation."




https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/11/ee12b47c6ce6-breaking-news-princess-mako-still-eager-to-marry-but-wedding-date-undecided.html