Prince Hisahito gets driver's license.

Prince Hisahito, 18, has obtained a driver's license and will attend the University of Tsukuba in April.

Big news! Prince Hisahito, the 18-year-old son of Crown Prince Akishino, just got his driver's license. He’s a student at the University of Tsukuba's Senior High School in Tokyo and is second in line for the throne.

He passed the driving test at the Samezu center, and he's all set to dive into university life come April. Since many students drive or bike around campus, an aide shared, "We want him to live a safe and fulfilling university life." It sounds like this young prince is ready to roll!

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