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The special case here is not the Habsburg Emprie - as said, Brandenburg-Prussia was much the same, and any German and Italian principality, really. And Spain, too. The special case is indeed the British Isles. Because of the traditionally strong role of parliament there, the differencation between personal and real union made sense there, and of course it makes sense in modern times, too - but not in continental Europe of the Middle Ages and Early Modern Age.
The point is indeed that most monarchs would have a leading title. Ah, okay, Habsburg IS special in this case, but - well, Brandenburg, as said. The elading tiotle here was that of the Prince-Elector of Brandenburg. Behidn that title, every other was secondary, and that is why Cleves was Brandenburgish - because "Count of Cleves" was just a secondary title.
Same for King of England and whatever titles the King would assemble in France...
The point is indeed that most monarchs would have a leading title. Ah, okay, Habsburg IS special in this case, but - well, Brandenburg, as said. The elading tiotle here was that of the Prince-Elector of Brandenburg. Behidn that title, every other was secondary, and that is why Cleves was Brandenburgish - because "Count of Cleves" was just a secondary title.
Same for King of England and whatever titles the King would assemble in France...