Princess Aiko vows to fulfill duties as adult in 1st news conference

Japanese Princess Aiko, the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, reiterated Thursday her aspirations to fulfill her duties "to the best of my ability" at her first press conference since coming of age last December.Speaking at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, the 20-year-old princess said she would "value each and every one of my duties," as she offered "heartfelt gratitude" to all those who had supported her journey up till now."(My parents') presence is irreplaceable, and they are always there closest to me, no matter what situation I'm in," she said.Referring to a press confer…READ FULL ARTICLE