Why Prince William and Princess Kate's Christmas is doubly melancholy this year.

Here's why the Prince and Princess of Wales' first Christmas in Windsor will be doubly heartbreaking.

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The first Christmas without Queen Elizabeth II, who died in September, will be difficult for the royal family.

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Their new location will make it harder on the Wales family. They moved from London to Adelaide Cottage a week before her death to be closer to Her Majesty.

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After closing down during the COVID-19 epidemic, the late Queen spent her final years at Adelaide Cottage on the Windsor Estate, near Windsor Castle.

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Their new Windsor residence puts them closer to the Princess' parents Carole and Michael Middleton, so they may have family visitors over the holidays.

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King Charles plans to spend Christmas in Sandringham in Norfolk, like his late mother did.

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William and his family may join Charles and Camilla.

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