Have the royals ever ate McDonald's?

O'Grady spoke about how Queen Elizabeth was never a fan of McDonald's or KFC but did in fact have a hankering for one kind of fast food in particular. The food? Hamburgers. Yes, Her Majesty was similar to the majority of the population in the sense that she loved a hamburger just as much as the next person.

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Do the royals ever eat takeaway?

Yes, the late Queen Elizabeth II really did get the occasional takeaway! According to The Sun, the former monarch was rather partial to fish and chips and sometimes treated herself to dinner from the local chippy when staying at Balmoral. A footman was reportedly sent to pick up her meal from nearby town Ballater.

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Has the Queen had fast food?

Queen Elizabeth II didn't eat fast food

And if she ever got a craving for it, the chefs would cook up their own versions. She was especially particular about burgers, only eating them without the bun. McGrady told Insider, "They would have burgers, but not the buns. So they would eat it with their knife and fork."

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Are there foods that Royals can't eat?

These include chocolate, coffee, and garlic — all ingredients that can destroy your breath. Charles' wife confirmed this during an episode of "MasterChef Australia." Camilla Parker Bowles said garlic was the one food she wouldn't want to see at a royal reception, due to Charles' distaste for it (via Twitter).

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Has the Queen had McDonald's before?

It's not the first time a McDonald's has ended up on land owned by the Queen. She used to own a branch on the Bath Road Retail Park in Slough, but sold the land for £177million in 2016.

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Really Weird Rules The Royals Have About Food

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Has the Queen had pizza?

Well, according to the royal family's former chef, Darren McGrady, the Queen has lived her whole life without ever having tried pizza. Well, that's what he thinks, as he never cooked it for her during his 15 years of working with the royals.

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Does the Queen own a Maccas?

The Queen's empire includes hotels, castles, horse racing tracks and also a McDonald's. Yes, the Queen technically owned a McDonald's in the U.K and here is all you need to know.

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Why can't royals play Monopoly?

When the Duke of York was presented with Monopoly, he revealed that it's forbidden in the royal household because “it gets too vicious.” We can't help but picture Prince Charles flipping a table after Princess Beatrice purchases two or three properties of the same color. Royals—they're just like us.

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Can royals eat pizza?

Yes, royals do eat pizza! Many members of the British royal family are confirmed to be fans of the popular Italian dish. Prince William, his wife Kate Middleton, Prince Harry, and Prince Charles have all been seen out at restaurants, enjoying a slice or two of pizza. ...

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Why can't royals eat shrimp?

No shellfish or rare-cooked meat

This one doesn't seem too silly given that both dishes are known to cause food poisoning if they're not prepared correctly. Although it's not strictly a royal “law”, it is strongly advised to avoid shellfish and raw meat when possible. King Charles though occasionally can't resist.

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Does The Queen eat Weetabix?

Kellogg's, Quaker Oats, and Weetabix all hold royal warrants. However, she likes her cereal to be served from Tupperware, which she believes keeps it fresh.

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What is The Queen's favorite meal?

The Queen preferred grilled fish or chicken, served simply with vegetables. She generally skipped starches like potatoes, grains, or rice during her evening meal. What is this?

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Can The Queen eat pizza?

“The menus at Buckingham Palace are very traditional French, which wouldn't lean towards having pizza on it,” he told Insider. “Her Majesty's Victorian upbringing dictates that the only thing you would pick up and eat with your fingers is afternoon tea.”

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Does the Queen eat junk food?

O'Grady spoke about how Queen Elizabeth was never a fan of McDonald's or KFC but did in fact have a hankering for one kind of fast food in particular. The food? Hamburgers. Yes, Her Majesty was similar to the majority of the population in the sense that she loved a hamburger just as much as the next person.

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Do any royals cook their own food?

Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis enjoy cooking too! Share this: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge may have a personal chef to cater their family's meals, but the down-to-earth family also like to keep things simple at home by cooking themselves.

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Does Kate Middleton eat crisps?

Rather than tuck into a Snickers or packet of crisps, if Kate gets a bit peckish she sticks to the raw fruit and veg, including trendy goji berries. She is also known to reach for popcorn but obviously as plain as possible.

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What is Prince Charles favorite food?

He occasionally goes for heartier meals like pheasant pie and risotto, and let's not forget about his love for a dram of Scotch whisky and a martini, but the King is a really big fan of eggs, with one of his favourite meals being cheesy baked eggs and coddled eggs, which he tends to have every morning, alongside some ...

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Has the Queen ever cooked?

Does the Queen ever cook for herself? McGrady says that while Prince Philip was an “amazing chef” and regularly enjoyed cooking on the grill and having family BBQs on the Balmoral estate, and the younger royals like William, Kate, Meghan and Harry, all enjoy cooking, the Queen herself stays out of the kitchen.

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Can Kate Middleton eat potatoes?

From selfie bans to bedtime etiquette, there are many bizarre orders Kate must follow. According to former royal chef Darren McGrady, Kate is not allowed to eat potatoes. Mr McGrady worked at Buckingham Palace as a royal chef from 1982 to 1993, and he told The Telegraph: “No potatoes, rice or pasta for dinner.”

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Do royals not sleep in the same bed?

Why do the royals sleep in separate beds? Reportedly, the reason why some royals chose to sleep in different beds all comes down to an upper-class tradition which originated in Britain. According to Lady Pamela Hicks, Prince Philip's cousin, the aristocracy "always have separate bedrooms".

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Can you go to bed before the Queen?

An curved arrow pointing right. According to Sir William Heseltine, one of the Queen's former private secretaries, it's considered bad form to go to bed before Her Majesty. The queen reportedly goes to bed around midnight every night. According to Sir William, Princess Diana struggled to stay up as late as the Queen.

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How do you greet a queen?

For men this is a neck bow (from the head only) whilst women do a small curtsy. Other people prefer simply to shake hands in the usual way. On presentation to The Queen, the correct formal address is 'Your Majesty' and subsequently 'Ma'am,' pronounced with a short 'a,' as in 'jam'.

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Who owns the most Mcdonalds in Australia?

Arcos Dorados operates its McDonald's-branded restaurants under two structures: company-operated restaurants and franchised restaurants. Arcos Dorados owns, manages and operates approximately 75 percent of its restaurants.

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What country runs out of Maccas?

The famous Golden Arches have dimmed in Fiji without a beef patty product in sight. McDonald's has been forced to publicly announce on Wednesday that it's run out of stock due to global shipping issues.

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Why did Maccas get rid of Ronald McDonald?

A statement released by McDonald's at the time explained that due to the "current climate around clown sightings in communities," it would be doing its best to be "thoughtful in respect to Ronald McDonald's participation in community events". As a result, the red-haired, face-painted figure has hardly resurfaced since.

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