Platinum jubilee: one in four Britons joined community events, poll shows

Surge in shopper footfall over four-day bank holiday also gives UK high streets a much-needed lift

Almost 17 million people took part in community celebrations during the platinum jubilee weekend, according to one poll, as the Queen highlighted the sense of togetherness" in her thank you message to the country.

The four-day bank holiday also gave UK high streets a much-needed lift as shopper footfall surged.