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Neither, once a prince he can only be king.

Actually, a duke is higher in Nobility Rank than a Prince. A prince's title does not change because he marries, however, once he marries, he is usually awarded a dukedom for his parents (King/Queen). As the ruler of this dukedom, he then becomes a duke.

An Earl refers to chieftains set to rule a territory in a king's stead.

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