Vladimir Putin is criticizing the "royal behavior" of Prince Charles.

During an interview with international news agency executives, the Russian President said it was unacceptable for Prince Charles to compare him to Hitler.

The Prince's comments were reportedly made during a recent trip to Canada.

(SOUNDBITE) (Russian) RUSSIAN PRESIDENT, VLADIMIR PUTIN, SAYING:

"In such cases, I recall one good expressions: If you are angry, it means you are not right . Please pass it on to both the prime minister and Prince Charles. He has been to our country many times. I didn't hear that expression. If it's so, it's of course unacceptable. I think that he understands that himself. He's a well-brought-up person. I met him and other members of the royal family. It's not royal behavior."

(SOUNDBITE) (English) REUTERS MANAGING EDITOR, PAUL INGRASSIA, SAYING:

"Some commentators in the West have said that they believe your ultimate goal is to re-create much of the for