He never had any disputes over the imperial throne, but he had made great attainments and had refined taste and excellent musical talent, so his father, Emperor Daigo, left him a will in the presence of both Imperial Prince Shigeakira and Imperial Prince Yoshiakira during the Emperor's last moment.
皇位を巡る争いとは生涯無縁であったが、学識豊かで楽才にも優れた風流人であり、父醍醐天皇は崩御の間際に重明親王を代明親王共々召して遺詔を託した。