The existence of the Schwedt branch of the Hohenzollern dynasty, descended as they were from Frederick I's father and being 'princes of the blood', posed a theoretical threat to the Prussian kings.
Existența ramurei Schwedt a dinastiei Hohenzollern, care cobora de la tatăl regelui Frederic I și fiind "prinți de sânge", a reprezentat o amenințare teoretică a regilor prusaci.