1 The Queen Reportedly Owns a McDonald’s in Banbury
According to multiple sources, the Queen’s McDonald’s is located at the Banbury Gateway Shopping Park in Oxfordshire, approximately 80 miles away from Buckingham Palace. The fast food joint sits on the land that is part of her Crown Estate, owned by the Sovereign. So, technically, the Queen owns a McDonald’s.
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2 The Location Is Actually Quite Regal
Apparently, the Queen’s Mickey D’s is a little fancier than most. Delish reports it is set up with leather sofas, digital menu boards, and Eames chairs. The Mirror reports that this McDonald’s location is open to the public, so if you want to kick back in luxury and scarf down a McFlurry, you can do so. It also is equipped with a drive-thru – just in case you don’t feel like walking in. ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb
3 The Queen Owns Other Stores There
Other businesses on the property, which opened in 2015, include Costa Coffee, Starbucks, Marks & Spencer, and Primark. So the Queen owns those too.
4 According to Reports, Royals Have Never Dined There
So, do the royals feast on fast food at their McDonald’s? Apparently, while they have been seen in Banbury (way back in 2008 when the Queen visited) she hasn’t held court at her franchise. “We really don’t think any of the Royal family go to McDonald’s and they certainly haven’t been to the one at Banbury Gateway,” a representative from Visit Banbury told Today.
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5 This Is the Second McDonald’s Owned By Her Majesty
This is the second McDonald’s owned by the Queen. Apparently, she once owned a franchise at the Bath Road Retail Park in Slough. However, in 2016 the land was sold for £177 million and her Big Mac rights were revoked.
