Crown Prince Naruhito defends ailing wife

Japan’s Crown Prince Naruhito is seeking public understanding for his ailing wife, Crown Princess Masako, who is suffering from a stress-induced ailment.

Naruhito is heir to the world’s oldest hereditary monarchy. He told a news conference today that Masako is making “her utmost efforts” to recover from the illness that has kept her from most of her official duties for several years.