The Constitutionality of the Surname "De Grace" for the Ten Members of the Former Royal Family Was Discussed in the Supreme Court

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It is examined whether the surname "De Gres", which does not correspond to the usual type of surname in Greece, could create the impression that the person who possesses it has privileges of origin or even social position.

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The Council of State is currently discussing a citizen's appeal regarding the surname "De Gres" chosen by members of the former royal family of Greece. The citizen's request for annulment is directed against decisions of the Minister of the Interior, by which Greek citizenship was recognized to members of the former royal family. With his application, the applicant challenges the legality of these acts, due to the non-fulfilment of one of the co…