How Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee had an impact on the Internet

Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations had a noticeable impact on UK internet traffic, with less online activity during daytime when the festivities were being celebrated. The four-day bank holiday weekend saw lower traffic compared to recent weekends, particularly on Saturday and Sunday. Mobile device usage increased during this period as people spent more time outdoors participating in Jubilee events or watching them on television. Similar patterns of reduced internet traffic were observed in other Commonwealth countries such as Canada, Australia, and New Zealand during their respective celebrations for the Queen's milestone anniversary.