“He Shoved My Uncle in a Locker”: Surprising Stories of Celebrities’ School Days Before the Spotlight

#48: Princess Mako of Japan

It’s wild to think that different world monarchies still exist today. In such a modern world, it can feel strange to have physical ties to ancient traditions, especially since much of the globe seems to have moved on from such systems.

For instance, when Princess Mako of Japan attended university, she was accompanied by bodyguards disguised as students at all times. Imagine having to take fake notes in class just to keep an eye on someone! Navigating university life is challenging enough, but being a princess in that environment must have been even more complicated. At least her bodyguards made an effort to blend in!