In January 1867 after Emperor Meiji ascended to the throne, both father and son, Imperial Prince Takahito and Taruhito were forgiven and allowed to appear in public appearances.
慶応3年（1867年）1月に明治天皇が践祚すると、幟仁親王・熾仁親王父子は許されて謹慎を解かれた。