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.

King Charles carried out a public engagement alone, likely in challenging weather conditions. The 76-year-old was spotted at Sunday service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk, without Queen Camilla,

The Royal Family's Christmas plans will be underway, and King Charles will be keen to have his family around him after a year battling ill health