King Charles 'besotted' with new royal family member

His Majesty has welcomed a new furry member to the royal family

WINDSOR, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 03: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 24 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) King Charles III (wearing the official tie of the Royal Windsor Horse Show) attends the Royal Windsor Endurance event in Windsor Great Park on day 3 of the 2024 Royal Windsor Horse Show on May 3, 2024 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

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King Charles reportedly has a new puppy! According to The Sun, His Majesty was gifted Snuff, a lagotto romagnolo, four weeks ago. The puppy is said to have "arrived as a surprise gift." An insider told the outlet, “Charles is besotted with his puppy."

"He hasn’t had one since Tigga. The breed is a truffle-hunter," the insider added, referencing the King's late dog Tigga, who died in 2002. "Charles enjoys mushroom foraging, so they have a lot in common.”

CIRENCESTER, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 06: Prince Charles With His Jack Russell Terrier Dog Tigga (tigger) At Cirencester Park Polo Grounds (exact Day Date Not Certain) (Photo by Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images)

Snuff isn't the only puppy walking around King Charles and Queen Camilla's home. Her Majesty revealed last month that she had rescued a pup. While visiting the Beaney House of Art & Knowledge in Canterbury, the Queen shared that she "just got a new puppy" named Moley. Camilla said, "[She's] looks just like a mole."

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Moley was rescued from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, which Her Majesty is patron of. The Queen previously rescued her dogs Bluebell and Beth from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home.

Beth died last year. Buckingham Palace announced the passing of the Queen's "much-loved companion" on Nov. 18, writing on Instagram: "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. 🐾."

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Following the palace's announcement about Beth, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home wrote on Instagram that they were "very sad to hear" that the Queen's dog had passed away.

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home continued, "Her Majesty, our Patron, rehomed Beth from Battersea in 2011 and we have many fond memories of Beth visiting our centres over the years. Our thoughts are with Their Majesties at this time. We know how difficult it is to lose a beloved pet and Beth was very special indeed. 💙."

PEOPLE reported at the time that it understood that the Queen's dog had an untreatable tumor and had to be put down. Days after Beth's passing, King Charles said that he and Camilla planned on getting a new dog.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: King Charles III and Queen Camilla smile and wave as they formally bid farewell to Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan on the final day of their state visit to the United Kingdom at Buckingham Palace on June 27, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Her Majesty is described as a "huge animal lover." When it came to rescuing Beth and Bluebell, the Queen's page on the Battersea Dogs & Cats Home website notes, "It was love at first sight and, as we all feel about our pets, Her Majesty cannot imagine her home, or her sofa, without these colourful characters."