How the coronation of King Charles III affected Internet traffic

The coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla impacted Internet traffic patterns in the UK, with significant spikes and dips coinciding with key moments of the ceremony. On May 6, 2023, during the Coronation Procession, there was a clear drop in traffic by as much as 7%. The following day, during the Coronation Big Lunch event, Internet traffic dropped by up to 18%. Traffic patterns varied throughout the weekend, with significant drops observed during Prince William's speech and increases during the military flypast. Overall, daily traffic was 4% higher on Saturday compared to the previous week but dropped by 6% on Sunday. On Monday, a bank holiday in honor of the coronation, Internet traffic was noticeably higher than usual.