Hachi no Miya

Hachi no Miya

Also Known As: The Eighth Prince, His Highness
Gender: M
Age: Listed as around 60 in chapter 46 "Beneath the Oak"
First Introduced: Chapter 45 "The Maiden of the Bridge"
Relations: He is a younger half brother of Genji and Suzaku. He shares the same father as Genji (Kiritsubo no Mikado), but is born of a different mother (perhaps the Kokiden Consort?). He is the father of Ukifune by Chujo, but does not recognize her as his daughter, he is also the father of Oigimi and Naka no Kimi.
Rank / Office / Title: Genji and Suzaku's half brother His Highness, the Eighth Prince, 45, 46
Other Relevant Information: He lost his political chops when the Empress Mother's attempt to have him named Heir Apparent (instead of Reizei) failed (all his supporters were forced to retire from public office).