眞子さま、最後の宮中祭祀　皇居

　皇居・宮中三殿で１７日、宮中祭祀（さいし）の「神嘗祭賢所の儀」が行われ、天皇陛下と秋篠宮ご夫妻、長女眞子さまら皇族方が参列された。皇后さまは体調を考慮して見送った。２６日に小室圭さんと結婚する眞子さまは、皇族として最後の祭祀となった。
　マスク姿の眞子さまは次女佳子さまと一緒に車で皇居・半蔵門を通過。雨の中、窓を開けて沿道の人ににこやかな表情で手を振った。沿道の女性からは「眞子さま、お幸せに」と声が上がった。（2021/10/17-11:00）

Japanese Princess Mako attended a ritual held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Sunday, her final opportunity to take part in such an event as a member of the Imperial Family.
   Princess Mako, the eldest daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, is set to marry commoner Kei Komuro on Oct. 26. Princess Mako will lose her Imperial Family status upon marriage under the Imperial House Law.
   The "Kannamesai-Kensho-no-Gi" ritual was attended by Emperor Naruhito and other Imperial Family members, including Crown Prince Akishino, Crown Princess Kiko and Princess Kako, the second daughter of the Crown Prince and Crown Princess, besides Princess Mako.
   Empress Masako was absent in light of her health condition.
   Princess Mako and Princess Kako entered the palace grounds through the Hanzomon gate by car. Princess Mako, who was wearing a face mask, waved to people gathering near the palace to see her. A woman told Princess Mako, "I wish you happiness."