imperial prince's household; princely house
Refers to the family and household of a Japanese imperial prince (親王 or 王). A specific term in the context of the Japanese imperial system.
See also: 家
The Akishino-no-miya household is one of the princely houses high in the order of succession.
Whether a new princely house will be established is under discussion.
Compound of 宮 (miya, 'imperial prince' or 'shrine') and 家 (ke, 'house' or 'family'). The term is specific to the Japanese imperial system.