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Prince Charles praises Camilla for her charm and charisma

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Rarelyone to speak about his personal life, Prince Charles opened up in a newinterview about his wife Camilla. This candor comes just before the royal coupleis set to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary.

Camilla and Charles will celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary next month Photo: Getty Images

During aninterview with CNN's Max Foster, the future king of England was asked about howthe Duchess of Cornwall has defined "her own public role" and if it wasa challenge. Speaking from his Birkhall home next to the Queen's Balmoralestate, Charles said, "You can imagine it is a real, real challenge. Butshe's, I think, been brilliant in the way she's tackled these things."

The royal couple can often be seen attending events together Photo: Getty Images

The pair,who married in 2005, can often be seen smiling at events together as theysupport each other. And Camilla has even attended may events on her own, wooingthe crowds with her warm nature. When asked about this "powerful"charm and humor, Charles replied that his wife is "perhaps a bit morerelaxed when it's slightly more private or when you're meeting people withoutbeing totally surrounded all the time by the dreaded camera."

Charles and Camilla in 1970 after a polo match Photo: Getty Images

Thecouple met at a polo match in 1970, but went their separate ways whenCharles was called away on naval duties overseas. He didn't ask Camilla to waitfor him, and she went on to marry and have two children with Andrew ParkerBowles. They finally reunited after both of their marriages had come to an end.

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