As a replacement, the Emperor Junnin, who was married to the widow (AWATA no Morone) of Nakamaro's first son, FUJIWARA no Mayori, was formally installed as the Crown Prince.
代わって、仲麻呂の早世した長男藤原真従の未亡人（粟田諸姉）を妃とする淳仁天皇が立太子される。