if your family tree is older than a millennium you're a Japanese Royal let's talk about prince hito prince hito just turned 18 and he's the first male heir to reach adulthood in Japan's royal family in four decades the last time this happened Star Wars was just hitting theaters born in 2006 hisahito is third in line to the chrysanthemum Throne this is huge for Japan as it ensures the continuity of the world's oldest monarchy he's not just any teenager hisahito is known for his love of Nature and Science often seen with a beaming smile he's already Making Waves promoting conservation and sustainability but what's next for this young prince his future includes more Royal duties and perhaps even a key role in modernizing the monarchy exciting times ahead for Japan keep an eye on Prince hisahito folks history is unfolding and he's at the center of it don't forget to like And subscribe for more Royal updates