You need to find a bride

"King Richard, you still need to find someone to marry. Even with that public humiliation, Kaitlyn will become queen if you do die heirless" your mother says.

You see that she is right.

"What are my options?" you ask.

"First, there's Sinnabarrow's Princess Madeleine. Marriage to her will strengthen our alliance with Sinnabarrow but her father is very protective of her and may not even let a king marry her unless his kingdom has something to gain" your mother says "There's also Lady Vivian, the daughter of our current Count Hector. Yes, she's an up and coming noble. Nobody would bat an eye if you get hitched"

"Doesn't she have a sister?" you ask.

"Yes, Lady Astoria, but she has a..." your mother trails off "Lady Vivian is a safe choice. Your father chose a controversial bride when he picked me and it cost him his life. There is also Princess Kara of Beatha"