In the UK a Prince with a Dukedom (William, Andrew…) is called Duke of X because Duke ranks higher than Prince, if I am correct. In Sweden Prince and Princess are rarely styled with their Duke/Duchess titles. Do you know why?

duchessofostergotlands:

There isn’t really an exact reason other than the fact they’re different families with different systems. The UK is quite unique in the strict title system it has and the existence of peerages. Peerages separate “commoners” from the aristocracy and so they hold a lot of weight. In Sweden and others they don’t have peerages as such so they just aren’t as important culturally. It’s also much easier as when you’re talking about a woman in the BRF who marries in she would either be the Duchess title or Princess Husband’s Name whereas other countries make women a princess in their own right. Sweden is generally just a bit more relaxed, they kind of make it up as they go along.