Amanda Holden reveals what major secret King Charles told her at The Royal Variety Performance

Amanda Holden has revealed how King Charles plans to expand the family and get a new dog, after the death of the Queen’s beloved rescue dog.

Queen Camilla, 77, was left heartbroken after the death of Jack Russell Beth in November.

Her Majesty adopted Beth from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, in South London, in 2011 and fellow Jack Russell terrier Bluebell joined the family the following year.

Now King Charles and his wife are considering adopting a new dog from the famous rescue charity.

Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda, 54, hosted the Royal Variety Show in December with co-presenter Alan Carr and following the ceremony met with the King who told her of his plans.

She said: ‘[At the Royal Variety performance] We talked a lot about Battersea Dogs Home and how he and Camilla would probably get another dog this year.’

Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda, 54, hosted the Royal Variety Show in December with co-presenter Alan Carr and following the ceremony met with the King who told her of his plans

She said: ‘[At the Royal Variety performance] We talked a lot about Battersea Dogs Home and how he and Camilla would probably get another dog this year’ 

Amanda added that she had met the royals ‘a lot over the years’ and said King Charles ‘had a very fun side’.

She said: ‘He also talked about what he loved about the show. I think he’s got a great sense of humour.’

The Britain’s Got Talent judge will be returning to our screens on Saturday alongside Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon, Bruno Tonioli and guest judge KSI.

Amanda revealed she wants to pass on her job to her daughter.

Asked if she can imagine doing the show for another 18 years, she said: ‘No, I cannot. It would be perfect if we pass the baton down to our actual children.

‘But wouldn’t it be cute if we actually turned it into a family business for real and passed it down?

‘I think our children would jump at the chance.’

In September, Amanda’s daughter Alexa, 19, followed in her footsteps by becoming a model for TranHung’s catwalk.

The Heart Breakfast host, who has spent the week on the back of a yacht celebrating her 54th birthday, said she won’t be covering up when she gets to cold Britain because ‘fashion is worth getting nippy for’.

The royal family have a long association with dogs, with the late Queen Elizabeth keeping a number of Corgi dogs at Buckingham Palace over her seven decade reign.

Queen Camilla , 77, was left heartbroken after the death of Jack Russell Beth in November. Queen Camilla with her rescue dog Beth

Her Majesty adopted Beth from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, in South London, in 2011 and fellow Jack Russell terrier Bluebell joined the family the following year. Pictured: Queen Camilla picking up her nine-week-old Jack Russell terrier rescue Bluebell, with Beth, in December 2012

The Queen, Beth and late star and fellow dog lover Paul O’Grady with Beth and Bluebell

Queen Camilla’s dog Beth had an untreatable tumour and had to be put down in November.

A royal spokesman said: ‘A sad farewell to Beth, The Queen’s much-loved companion from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home who brought such joy, whether on walkies, helping on official duties, or curled up by the fire.’

The Royal Family also shared a series of candid pictures of the King and Queen with Beth, including footage of the Jack Russell helping with an official opening.

Beth, along with Bluebell, was so loved by Camilla that she even featured on the Queen’s coronation gown, with goldwork motifs of the two dogs embroidered onto the historic dress which Camilla wore to be crowned.

Camilla took Beth along to compete in a loyalty duel with the late TV presenter and dog-lover Paul O’Grady and his dog Sausage at Battersea’s Brands Hatch centre in Kent in 2022 for the filming of the hit show For The Love Of Dogs.

The royal pet managed to ignore toys and treats to run back to her owner to win the trial.

Beth made a number of appearances at royal engagements at Camilla’s side over the years.

In 2020, Beth helped Camilla unveil a plaque as they opened new kennels for the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.

A sausage was tied around a rope attached to a curtain covering the sign commemorating Camilla’s visit, with the then-duchess laughing as Beth grabbed the treat to pull the drape away.

Camilla is patron of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home and O’Grady, who died last year, was a long-time ambassador for the animal welfare charity.