Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has found himself in hot water after a video was leaked showing him singing Bohemian Rhapsody on the eve of Her Majesty The Queen's funeral.
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The footage shows Trudeau, 50, accompanied by Quebec pianist Gregory Charles and surrounded by other Canadian delegates, singing the rock anthem inside a central London hotel.
It's understood the video was shot just two days before Queen Elizabeth II's funeral at Westminster Abbey.
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The United Kingdom has been observing an official period of mourning since the Queen's death on September 8.
A spokesperson for the Canadian Prime Minister issued a statement describing the event as a "small gathering".
"After dinner on Saturday, 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," the statement read.
"Over the past 10 days, the Prime Minister has taken part in various activities to pay his respects for the Queen, and today, the entire delegation is taking part in the State Funeral."
The leaked video has caused a social media storm, with the hashtag #TrudeauMustGo now appearing across Twitter.
"You deliberately mocked our Queen in plain site ... Show some respect," wrote one Twitter user.