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about being a grandparent. >> he did. very excited about the imnegligent arrival of another grandchild, number two after prince george, of course. he enjoys on getting on his knees and getting down with the young kids, likes having them around. there's been some reporting here he doesn't see enough of prince george and the middletons see a lot of prince george, but when i spoke to him, there's no sense of that at all. they seem very close. >> our lineup begins tonight with max's exclusive spotlight "charles and camilla." i'm poppy harlow. see you back here tomorrow. he's the next king of great britain. she'll be there by his side. charles and camilla. unguarded moments.
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never seen before video and an exclusive interview. congratulations on the imminent arrival of another grandchild. uncommonly up front about his feelings for her. >> i'm very proud of her. >> they first toured the united states as newlyweds. >> we enjoyed that visit very much. now on the eve of their return. >> i picked up a lot of good ideas from the united states. tonight in the cnn "spotlight," charles and camilla. on the estate, 50,000 picturesque acre, the british royal family's much loved estate in scot land. it's here i spent an extraordinary morning with the
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prince of wales and his wife, the duchess of cornwall. they granted me unique access, including an exclusive interview with the heir to the throne. your royal highness, thank you so much for welcoming me into your home. it's absolutely beautiful. we also requested an interview with the duchess, but she declined. she's never done a tv interview, preferring to give the limelight to her husband. next month they celebrate ten years of marriage. by all accounts theirs has been a true partnership, and as we talked, prince charles did something quite rare for him. he publicly expressed his affection for his wife. >> someone you feel understands and wants to encourage. she'd certainly poke fun if i
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get too serious. and all that helps, you know. >> it's been reported that charles first met camilla in the early 1970s at a poe toe match. there was a mutual attraction, but official duties pulled charles away. as he joined the royal navy. camilla would marry andrew parker bowles and in 1981 charles married diana spencer. a fairy tale wedding. but the marriage would last just 15 years ending in a 1996 divorce. one year later, tragedy. diana is killed in a car crash. and the world mourns the loss of the people's princess.
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through the years, prince charles and camilla have remained in each other's lives but mostly away from prying cameras. then in 1999 they would make a public appearance, their first as a couple. and on april the 9th, 2005, more than 30 years after they first met, the wedding of charles and camilla, the prince and his new duchess, a true love story. people cannot believe it's been ten years. and in that time, the duchess of cornwall has defined her own public role as well. has that been a challenge? >> it is a real challenge. but she's i think been brilliant and in the way she's tackled these things. >> the duchess of cornwall would
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have to overcome the perception of being the other woman and face a public who didn't know her particularly well and adored diana. over the years the public warmed to her as she today by charles and championed her own interests. cnn has been given access to her appearances. we watched her host a christmas party for very sick children. seen her visit a school to promote writing. spent a day at the races. and followed her to the base of an infantry regiment. >> one of the things that struck me is her dharm and humor, a side that doesn't always come across on television. but it's pretty power informal real life, isn't it. >> yes. it's a peculiar thing. sometimes the camera but also
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inevitably you're a bit more relaxed when it's slightly more private or, you know, when you're meeting people without being totally surrounded all the time by the dreaded camera. >> we appreciate you allowing our cameras in. >> charles is quick to list his wife's many passions and endeavors. >> she's done an enormous amount for the whole issue around osteo pro tis, which, of course, runs in her family. >> i first became involved with osteoporosis after both my mother and my grandmother died as a result of this devastating disease. >> she feels deeply about that. and all her work on literacy. she's mad about reading. and her father was a great reader and he encouraged her.
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so she devours books of all kinds. so she's done a hell of a lot, visiting schools and organizations and reading to young people and so on. there's a whole massive area. she takes a huge interest in hospices and care of young people, elderly. so i'm very proud of her. and in between all that she tries to support me. which is wonderful of her. >> spending time with them you can't help but be struck by how much affection they have for each other. >> we laugh a lot. she sees the funny side of life, thank god. that adds an enormous amount to the whole thing. >> ten years ago, polls found that between 57 and 73% of brits opposed camilla being known as queen.
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but a recent poll found that figure is down to 35%, more people liking her now than they did then. still royal aides say when charles becomes king, camilla will not use the title of queen. next on the eve of their trip to the u.s., the prince reminisces about past visits. >> in 1970 we wered a vied to stay at the white house. they were trying to marry me off to patricia nixon. two lines of unlimited 4g lte data for just $100 a month. stuck in a contract? don't get trapped by the other guys. t-mobile will break you free. we'll buy out your contract up to $650 per line. so don't wait, get americas best unlimited 4g lte family plan with two lines for just $100.
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these moment, a rare intimate glimpse of them in the gardens of a private residence. >> he came up here in the '50s. i remember meeting him then. i must admit quite a lot of presidents of the united states. >> quite often those encounters have taken place at the white house during charles' tours of the united states. a country you've visited many times officially and privately. >> i think i've been 20 times or something. the last 45 years. just shows how old i am. >> as prince charles and the duchess of cornwall prepared for their upcoming four-day tour of
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the u.s., he granted me an exclusive interview and shared memories of past visits. >> i remember the first time we were invited to stay in 1970 at the white house by president nixon. for the weekend. that was quiteamazing, i must say. that was the time they were trying to marry me off to patricia nixon. >> charles would remain a bachelor for another decade. a few years after marrying diana, princess of wales, they took their first trip together to america. it was 1985, and at the white house, diana dazzled. famously taking to the dance floor with former hollywood actor, now president ronald reagan and john travolta. 20 years later, camilla joined charles, their first official overseas visit starting in new
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york. >> ladies and gentlemen, can i just say that my wife and i are so pleased to have this opportunity to be with you all today. >> prince charles may have been pleased, but some americans weren't as accepting as the duchess. >> has it been a lit nerve-racki nerve-racking? >> maybe at first but i got used to it. >> reporter: then it was on to washington, d.c., and a bit of glitz and glamour with events at the british embassy. and at the white house. >> my wife and i are deeply grate to feel you, mr. president, and mrs. bush, for your generous hospitality towards us. >> what the prince and duchess experienced next would be very different. they traveled south to new orleans to a city devastated by hurricane katrina. >> very, very heartbreaking.
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>> the last stop on their itinerary would take them to the west coast. 2005, your first joint overseas tour with your new wife, the duchess of cornwall. what are your memories of that visit? >> well, i remember we had a very, very jolly time in california. and i mean, they were all so friendly there. >> thank you for coming, sir! thank you for coming! >> it was a great opportunity to see all sorts of interesting projects there. farmers markets and goodness knows what else. >> prince charles pioneered organic farming techniques on his english estates and created dutchy originals, a highly successful brand of natural foods that helps fund his charities.
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>> how we maintain biodiversity and ecosystems, i mean, these things i hope with more interest i think in the united states now in some of these issues, where our food comes from, you know, the fact we are all what we eat, all these things. that's one area i hope we can continue to pursue. >> the royals clearly enjoyed their visit to the edible schoolyard at a middle school in berkeley. itis part of an innovative program where students learn about nutrition, gardening, and cooking. >> the thing i think is riveting about the united states is people are so much more -- they tend to be more open minded and interested in ideas. and, you know, i picked up an awful lot of good ideas from the united states. i hope a few ideas from here are going to grow. >> prince charles and the duchess are embarking on another
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tour of america. the trip will begin in washington, d.c., where they'll visit the white house, mt. vernon, and the national archives, highlighting historical links between the u.s. and the uk. they'll cap off their visit in louisville, kentucky. charles giving a speech on health and the environment, camilla visiting a project that connects young people to farming. >> i have very fond memories of visits always to the united states. sadly because i never get to see all the places i want to see. >> coming up, proud father and grandfather. congratulations on the imminent arrival of another grandchild.
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over people who have told them which they would never tell you. >> nearly two years ago now, charles became a grandfather. when the duchess of cambridge had prince george. >> congratulations on the eminent arrival of another grandchild, i just wanted to say that to finish up with. the family continues to expand. >> i know, exactly. very nice having grandchildren. getting on the floor and doing silly things. >> with the arrival of the next generation, the line of royal succession is secured. it's prince charles, now 66, who will be the next monarch with
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