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McDonald's closes all UK restaurants in honour of Queen's funeral

9/14/2022, 2:20:54 PM

According to a report by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) on the 14th, McDonald's issued a statement on the social media platform saying that in order to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and to allow McDonald's employees to pay their respects, about 1,300 McDonald's stores across the UK will be removed from the local area. Closed from midnight on the 19th until 5pm. A number of companies, including IKEA, have also said they will close stores on the day of the Queen's funeral. King Charles III has approved a public holiday on September 19, the day of the Queen's funeral.


  China News Service, September 14. According to a report by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) on the 14th, McDonald's issued a statement on the social media platform saying that in order to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, and to allow McDonald's employees to express their respect, the whole UK About 1,300 McDonald's stores will be closed from midnight to 5 p.m. local time on the 19th.

  The company also said hours of operation and service may vary, and advised customers to check before going to restaurants.

  In addition, IKEA and other companies have also said they will close their stores on the day of the Queen's funeral.

  Earlier, King Charles III of the United Kingdom had approved the establishment of a public holiday on the day of the Queen's funeral on September 19, local time.

Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8 at the age of 96.

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