What surname do Ségolène Royal’s have? She’s never married François Hollande so who’s name did they get under French law? Royal, Hollande, Royal-Hollande, or Hollande-Royal?
A quick look thro’ French sites didn’t turn up an answer but legally it is the parents’ choice. French law was recently changed so that even if married the children can be given their mother’s surname. (Incidentally married women are under no obligation to use their husband’s surname either.)