article_snippet: Aberdeenshire, Scotland (CNN)In an exclusive interview ahead of his U.S. tour -- and ahead of his -- Charles paid tribute to the "brilliant" way Charles wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, has taken on the "real, real challenge" of defining Charles public role.
article_snippet: The couple first visited U.S. together as newlyweds in 2005, and Camilla was confronted by hardcore Princess Diana fans with abusive placards.
article_snippet: This coincides with a change in palace strategy -- away from the aggressive spin machine of the 1990s to simply allowing Camilla to be Camilla.
article_snippet: When Camilla appears in public, Camilla's either seen supporting Camilla husband or promoting a set of causes Camilla has a genuine connection with.
article_snippet: The Duchess of Cornwall, by sticking to what his wife knows and cares about, is able to connect with the people his wife meets, which doesn't always come across on camera.
article_snippet: When Charles and Camilla married in 2005, there was huge sensitivity around the legacy of Diana, who was expected to be queen his wife.
article_snippet: With this in mind, royal aides announced that Camilla would not use the title of Queen when Charles becomes King.
article_snippet: Instead Camilla would be known as Princess Consort.
highlights_snippet: Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, preparing for U.S. trip .
  