The video shows a casually dressed Trudeau leaning against a piano in a hotel bar singing a rendition of Queen’s 1975 hit, while Quebec artist Gregory Charles, who was part of Canada’s delegation for the Queen’s funeral on Monday, played piano. “Easy come, easy go, little high, little low,” the Prime Minister sings alongside Charles. “Which way the wind blows doesn’t matter.” The 15-second video of the singer prime minister and pianist made the rounds on social media early Monday with some criticizing Trudeau. The prime minister’s official confirmed that members of the Canadian delegation mingled in the hotel bar on Saturday after a dinner. “After dinner on Saturday, the Prime Minister participated in a small gathering with members of the Canadian delegation, gathered to pay tribute to Her Majesty’s life and service,” a spokesman said in a statement. “Gregory Charles, a renowned musician from Quebec and recipient of the Order of Canada, played the piano in the hotel lobby, which resulted in some members of the delegation joining in, including the Prime Minister.” “Paying tribute? How deaf do you have to be to think this is somehow a tribute? This is an embarrassment,” reads one comment. “No class AM,” reads another. Others wanted to spare Trudeau’s life from this monstrosity. “I don’t like @JustinTrudeau as much as the next guy, but we’re getting there. I don’t see the big deal,” reads one comment. “I’m not often a fan of Justin Trudeau. But honestly… this is clearly a spontaneous moment of singing, enjoying. Gregory Charles is acting, singing. Trudeau was in. If the royal family isn’t ‘off’ why should we be,” read one other. Canada’s delegation to Monday’s state funeral included former governors-general and prime ministers, as well as Cross of Valor recipient Leslie Arthur Palmer, Order of Canada members Mark Tewksbury, Gregory Charles and Sandra Oh. Whatever the wind…
