Justin Trudeau’s team defend his ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ performance
nme.comQueen‘s classic single ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ alongside a live pianist. The footage is said to have been captured on Saturday night (September 17) in the lobby of the luxury Corinthia hotel near Whitehall.The late Queen was head of state in Canada, and Trudeau had made September 19 a national day of mourning in the country.Some people accused the Canadian PM of a lack of respect after watching the clip, although others said he did nothing wrong.A spokesperson for Trudeau has since defended the Prime Minister’s actions, stating that he “has taken part in various activities to pay his respects for the Queen” (via the BBC).“After dinner on Saturday, [the] Prime Minister joined a small gathering with members of the Canadian delegation, who have come together to pay tribute to the life and service of Her Majesty,” they explained.“Gregory Charles, a renowned musician from Quebec and Order of Canada recipient, played piano in the hotel lobby which resulted in some members of the delegation including the Prime Minister joining.”Charles, meanwhile, told Canadian newspaper the Globe and Mail that the group sang with him for two hours.
He said it was “a lot of fun”, and reminded him of the more celebratory nature of Caribbean funerals.I actually love a good piano bar.
Haven’t gone to one since before COVID, this reminds me I should check one out near me. PM at the Savoy in London last night singing a little Queen….for the Queen… pic.twitter.com/yyCxIRAbJl— Brian Lilley (@brianlilley) September 19, 2022We shall miss Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II immensely, but the example she set will always be there to guide us – and her lifelong devotion to service will continue to inspire people around the world.
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