To add to this dearth of male heirs, Crown Prince Naruhito's brother, Prince Akishino, had only two daughters, and the two other collateral members of the Imperial Family, Prince Tomohito of Mikasa and the late Prince Takamado, also had only daughters.
Crown Prince Naruhito's brother had only two daughters. This was to add to this dearth of male heirs. The two other collateral members of the Imperial Family also had only daughters. This was to add to this dearth of male heirs. Prince Tomohito of Mikasa and the late Prince Takamado were the two other collateral members of the Imperial Family. Crown Prince Naruhito's brother was Prince Akishino.