Charlie’s current trip to Canada is turning into something of a farce. Having landed himself in the centre of a diplomatic dispute by comparing the actions of Vladimir Putin in Crimea to Adolf Hitler, on Monday the heir to the British throne was forced to sit through a comic impersonation of his elderly mother.
Delivering the turn was actor Wade Lynch, who seemed to be playing across between Widow Twanky and Benny Hill. The Prince and Camilla squirmed through the vignette with understandable scowls as Wade went through his performance replete with large hat and shrill voice.
"There are two members of our audience who call me by quite another name, and that is, of course, Mommy. Hello, kids! Surprise!" he said.
After criticism of the act hit Canadian media, Lynch offered some regret. He said: "Even though the humour is gentle when I appear as the Queen, some people believe you are not supposed to mock the royals."
The Prince Of Wales And The Duchess Of Cornwall Visit Canada
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CHARLOTTETOWN, USA - MAY 20: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales hammers in a peg with a giant mallet as he visits the woodwork department at the centre for applied science and technology at Holland College on May 20, 2014 in Charlottetown, Canada. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on a four day visit to Canada. (Photo by Chris Jackson - WPA Pool /Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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CHARLOTTETOWN, USA - MAY 20: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales hammers in a peg with a giant mallet as he visits the woodwork department at the centre for applied science and technology at Holland College on May 20, 2014 in Charlottetown, Canada. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on a four day visit to Canada. (Photo by Chris Jackson - WPA Pool /Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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CHARLOTTETOWN, CANADA - MAY 20: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales hammers in a peg with a giant mallet as he visits the woodwork department at the centre for applied science and technology at Holland College on May 20, 2014 in Charlottetown, Canada. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on a four day visit to Canada. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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CHARLOTTETOWN, CANADA - MAY 20: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales hammers in a peg with a giant mallet as he visits the woodwork department at the centre for applied science and technology at Holland College on May 20, 2014 in Charlottetown, Canada. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on a four day visit to Canada. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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CHARLOTTETOWN, CANADA - MAY 20: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales hammers in a peg with a giant mallet as he visits the woodwork department at the centre for applied science and technology at Holland College on May 20, 2014 in Charlottetown, Canada. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on a four day visit to Canada. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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CHARLOTTETOWN, CANADA - MAY 20: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales meets fly fisherman and a kayaker in Bonshaw Park on Prince Edward island on May 20, 2014 in Charlottetown, Canada. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on a four day visit to Canada. (Photo by John Stilwell - WPA Pool /Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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CHARLOTTETOWN, CANADA - MAY 20: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales smiles as he meets Canadian Olympic athletes in Bonshaw Park on Prince Edward island on May 20, 2014 in Charlottetown, Canada. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on a four day visit to Canada. (Photo by John Stilwell - WPA Pool /Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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CHARLOTTETOWN, CANADA - MAY 20: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales hammers in a peg with a giant mallet as he visits the woodwork department at the centre for applied science and technology at Holland College on May 20, 2014 in Charlottetown, Canada. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on a four day visit to Canada. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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CHARLOTTETOWN, CANADA - MAY 20: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales poses with Jocelyn Teron the 2013 Winner for Sustainable Forestry as he attends a Canadian Institute of Forestry Meeting 20, 2014 in Charlottetown, Canada. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on a four day visit to Canada. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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WINNIPEG, CANADA - MAY 20: Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales arrive at Winnipeg airport on May 20, 2014 in Winnipeg, Canada. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on a four day visit to Canada. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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CHARLOTTETOWN, CANADA - MAY 20: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales smiles as he meets young earth Rangers in Bonshaw Park on Prince Edward island on May 20, 2014 in Charlottetown, Canada. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on a four day visit to Canada. (Photo by John Stilwell - WPA Pool /Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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CHARLOTTETOWN, CANADA - MAY 20: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales poses with Jocelyn Teron the 2013 Winner for Sustainable Forestry as he attends a Canadian Institute of Forestry Meeting 20, 2014 in Charlottetown, Canada. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on a four day visit to Canada. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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CHARLOTTETOWN, CANADA - MAY 20: Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales visit the Legislative Chamber on May 20, 2014 in Charlottetown, Canada. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on a four day visit to Canada. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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CHARLOTTETOWN, CANADA - MAY 20: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales is presented with the Tom Symonds Medal by Professor Symonds as he visits Province House on May 20, 2014 in Charlottetown, Canada. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on a four day visit to Canada. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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CHARLOTTETOWN, CANADA - MAY 20: Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales visit the Legislative Chamber on May 20, 2014 in Charlottetown, Canada. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on a four day visit to Canada. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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CHARLOTTETOWN, CANADA - MAY 20: Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales meet Anne of Green Gables at Province House on May 20, 2014 in Charlottetown, Canada. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on a four day visit to Canada. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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CHARLOTTETOWN, CANADA - MAY 20: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales is presented with the Tom Symonds Medal by Professor Symonds as he visits Province House on May 20, 2014 in Charlottetown, Canada. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on a four day visit to Canada. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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CHARLOTTETOWN, CANADA - MAY 20: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales after being presented with the Symonds Medal by Professor Symonds as he visits Province House on May 20, 2014 in Charlottetown, Canada. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on a four day visit to Canada. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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CHARLOTTETOWN, CANADA - MAY 20: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales unveils a plaque to open the Prince of Wales Campus at Holland College on May 20, 2014 in Charlottetown, Canada. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on a four day visit to Canada. (Photo by Chris Jackson - WPA Pool /Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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CHARLOTTETOWN, USA - MAY 20: Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales visit the Legislative Chamber on May 20, 2014 in Charlottetown, Canada. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on a four day visit to Canada. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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CHARLOTTETOWN, USA - MAY 20: Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales visit the Legislative Chamber on May 20, 2014 in Charlottetown, Canada. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on a four day visit to Canada. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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HALIFAX, CANADA - MAY 19: A member of the local community performs a welcoming ceremony for Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales as they attend an official 'Welcome to Canada' ceremony at Grand Parade on May 19, 2014 in Halifax, Canada. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on a four day visit to Canada. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PICTOU, USA - MAY 19: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales meets members of the public at Hector Quay on May 19, 2014 in Pictou, Canada. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on a four day visit to Canada. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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HALIFAX, USA - MAY 19: Prince Charles, Prince of meets visits Halifax Public Gardens on May 19, 2014 in Halifax, Canada. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on a four day visit to Canada. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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HALIFAX, USA - MAY 19: Prince Charles, Prince of meets visits Halifax Public Gardens on May 19, 2014 in Halifax, Canada. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on a four day visit to Canada. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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HALIFAX, USA - MAY 19: Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales watches Scottish Dancing as she visits Seaport Farmer's Market on May 19, 2014 in Halifax, Canada. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on a four day visit to Canada. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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HALIFAX, USA - MAY 19: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall look at a sculpture as they visit Pier 21 on May 19, 2014 in Halifax, Canada. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on a four day visit to Canada. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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HALIFAX, USA - MAY 19: Prince Charles, Prince of meets visits Halifax Public Gardens on May 19, 2014 in Halifax, Canada. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on a four day visit to Canada. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PICTOU, USA - MAY 19: Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales attend a celebration of Gaelic Culture at Hector Quay on May 19, 2014 in Pictou, Canada. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on a four day visit to Canada. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PICTOU, USA - MAY 19: Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales are presented with a toy moose by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police on May 19, 2014 in Pictou, Canada. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on a four day visit to Canada. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PICTOU, USA - MAY 19: Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales are presented with a toy moose by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police on May 19, 2014 in Pictou, Canada. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on a four day visit to Canada. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PICTOU, USA - MAY 19: Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales pose for a photograph with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police on May 19, 2014 in Pictou, Canada. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on a four day visit to Canada. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PICTOU, USA - MAY 19: Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales are presented with a toy moose by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police on May 19, 2014 in Pictou, Canada. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on a four day visit to Canada. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PICTOU, USA - MAY 19: Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales are presented with a toy moose by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police on May 19, 2014 in Pictou, Canada. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on a four day visit to Canada. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PICTOU, USA - MAY 19: Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales attend a celebration of Gaelic Culture at Hector Quay on May 19, 2014 in Pictou, Canada. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on a four day visit to Canada. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PICTOU, USA - MAY 19: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales attends a celebration of Gaelic Culture at Hector Quay on May 19, 2014 in Pictou, Canada. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on a four day visit to Canada. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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HALIFAX, USA - MAY 19: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales meets volunteers dressed as a banana Matthew Hunt and carrot John Marc Morel during a visit to Military Families Resource Centre on May 19, 2014 in Halifax, Canada. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on a four day visit to Canada. (Photo by John Stillwell - Pool/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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HALIFAX, USA - MAY 19: Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales sample some food as they visit Seaport Farmer's Market on May 19, 2014 in Halifax, Canada. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on a four day visit to Canada. (Photo by Arthur Edwards - Pool/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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HALIFAX, USA - MAY 19: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales is seen as he visits Halifax Public Gardens on May 19, 2014 in Halifax, Canada. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on a four day visit to Canada. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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HALIFAX, USA - MAY 19: Cupcakes featuring charicateured faces of Prince Charles, Prince of Wales are seen as he visits Seaport Farmer's Market on May 19, 2014 in Halifax, Canada. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on a four day visit to Canada. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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HALIFAX, USA - MAY 19: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales meets a man with a duck as he visits Seaport Farmer's Market on May 19, 2014 in Halifax, Canada. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on a four day visit to Canada. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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HALIFAX, USA - MAY 19: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales meets a man with a duck as he visits Seaport Farmer's Market on May 19, 2014 in Halifax, Canada. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on a four day visit to Canada. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)