(omission of a sentence) I believe that it is not only the tradition of the Imperial household but also my ideal image of the Emperor and the Imperial family to discharge duties while praying for the nation's happiness, as well as trying to share joys and sorrows with the nation.'
「（中略）私の皇室に対する考え方は、天皇及び皇族は、国民と苦楽を共にすることに努め、国民の幸せを願いつつ務めを果たしていくことが（中略）、皇室の伝統ではないかと考えているということです。」