Thus, the sixth son of Emperor Gomizunoo, Hidenomiya received the Imperial order for being an Imperial Prince and he became Imperial Prince Nagahito (Emperor Gosai), then took over the Takamatsunomiya family.
この為、後水尾天皇第六皇子の秀宮を親王宣下し良仁親王（ながひとしんのう：後西天皇）となし、高松宮を継承させた。