King Charles and Queen Camilla have plans to expand their family at Buckingham Palace. As the British monarch made a solo appearance on Friday, Nov. 22 at this year’s Royal Variety Performance amidst his wife’s lingering health issues, he casually mentioned that he and Camilla are planning on getting a new dog, per Express.co.uk.

Buckingham Palace has released a statement from the King thanking the talented performers at the Royal Variety Performance in London's Royal Albert Hall on Friday evening. King Charles attended the performance alone as Queen Camilla was forced to withdraw due to ongoing health concerns.

The three offspring of William and Catherine, Prince and Princess of Wales, are doted on by their grandfather, who also happens to go by the name of King Charles III, also known as the reigning monarch of England.