LONDON — Prince Charles suggested Tuesday on a visit to the United Arab Emirates that banning McDonald's fast food was crucial for improving people's diets, a British news agency reported.

Charles made the comments while visiting the Imperial College London Diabetes Center in Abu Dhabi for the launch of a public health campaign, The Press Association reported.

"Have you got anywhere with McDonald's? Have you tried getting it banned? That's the key," Charles was quoted as asking one of the center's nutritionists.

A McDonald's spokesman, Nick Hindle, called the remark disappointing. He said other members of the royal family "have probably got a more up-to-date picture of us," alluding to reports that Charles' son, Prince Harry, was spotted eating a chicken burger at McDonald's in 2005.

"This appears to be an off-the-cuff remark, in our opinion," Hindle said. "It does not reflect our menu or where we are as a business." JAJA, go watch Feed: http://imdb.com/title/tt0445965/

yes because everyone takes prince charles so seriously...
here are some of his more choice quotes...

Father told me that if I ever met a lady in a dress like yours, I must look her straight in the eyes.

I learned the way a monkey learns - by watching its parents.

I sometimes wonder if two thirds of the globe is covered in red carpet.

It's a kind of vast municipal fire station a monstrous carbuncle on the face of a much-loved friend. (Tate Modern)

Something as curious as the monarchy won't survive unless you take account of people's attitudes. After all, if people don't want it, they won't have it.

That's called a microphone. It's a big sausage that picks up everything you say - and you're starting early.