Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is not a poor boy from a poor family, but that didn’t stop him from trying to sing Queen’s version of “Bohemian Rhapsody” at a hotel piano bar in London, United Kingdom, on Saturday before Queen’s concert Elizabeth II funeral.
Video shows a casually dressed Trudeau leaning against a piano in a hotel bar as he sings a rendition of Queen’s 1975 hit, while Quebec artist Gregory Charles, who was part of the Canadian delegation for the Queen’s funeral on Monday, plays the piano.
“Easy come, easy go, little high, little low,” the Prime Minister sings along with Charles. “Which way the wind blows, it doesn’t really matter.”
The 15-second clip of the singing prime minister and piano pal made the rounds on social media early Monday, with some criticizing Trudeau.
The prime minister’s official confirmed that members of the Canadian delegation had gathered in the hotel bar on Saturday after dinner.
“After dinner on Saturday, the Prime Minister joined a small meeting with members of the Canadian delegation who had gathered to pay tribute to Her Majesty’s life and service,” a spokesman said in a statement. “Gregory Charles, a well-known Quebec musician and recipient of the Order of Canada, played the piano in the hotel lobby, which led to some members of the delegation, including the Prime Minister, joining in.”
“Paying homage? How deaf do you have to be to think this is in any way a tribute? This is an embarrassment,” read one comment.
“No class PM,” reads another.
Others wanted to spare Trudeau’s life from this monster.
“I don’t like @JustinTrudeau as much as the next guy, but we’re getting here. I don’t see the big deal,” reads a comment.
“I’m often not a fan of Justin Trudeau. But honestly…it’s obviously a spontaneous moment of singing, having fun. Gregory Charles plays, sings. Trudeau joined. If the royals aren’t ‘kicked out’ why should we be,” read another.
Canada’s delegation to Monday’s state funeral included former governors-general and prime ministers, as well as Cross of Gallantry recipient Leslie Arthur Palmer, members of the Order of Canada Mark Tewksbury, Gregory Charles and Sandra O.
Where the wind blows…
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