# @bbcnews on TikTok

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.tiktok.com/@bbcnews/video/7664179597411454230
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/74654105-bbcnews-tiktok
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/c6552ce6e3.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-07-19T10:11:17.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** BBC News (@bbcnews) — https://gondola.cc/bbcnews

## Caption

Japan is changing its royal succession rules to protect the future of its 2,600-year-old monarchy. However, the new law keeps the throne restricted to male heirs, meaning Princess Aiko, the emperor’s only child, still cannot become Japan’s first female emperor. #Japan #RoyalFamily #PrincessAiko #Monarchy #BBCNews

## Stats

- **Views:** 307,370
- **Likes:** 21,701
- **Shares:** 460
- **Comments:** 586

## Tags

monarchy, bbcnews, princessaiko, japan, royalfamily

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