Princess Takamatsu (宣仁親王妃喜久子, Nobuhito Shinnōhi Kikuko?) née Kikuko Tokugawa (徳川喜久子, Tokugawa Kikuko?, 26 December 1911 – 18 December 2004), known informally as Princess Kikuko, was a member of the Japanese Imperial Family. The Princess was the widow of Prince Takamatsu (Nobuhito), the third son of Emperor Taishō and Empress Teimei. She was, therefore, a sister-in-law of Emperor Shōwa and an aunt of the present Emperor, Akihito. She was mainly known for philanthropic activities, particular her patronage of cancer research organizations. At the time of her death, Princess Takamatsu was the oldest member of the Imperial Family.
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