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 TOKYO (AP) - Japan's crown prince, who turned 48 on Saturday, said his wife needs more time to recover from a stress-induced illness before she can return to official duties.
Naruhito, heir to the world's oldest monarchy, said Crown Princess Masako is making progress but is not quite ready to fully resume her duties and public appearances.
The 44-year-old Masako, a former diplomat who married into the royal family in 1993, has opted out of most imperial functions since the end of 2003 because of what is widely believed to be depression.
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