A recent video posted on Instagram shows King Charles III hugging British Pakistani tailor Imran Khan during a meeting.

 

 

In the video, Khan is seen presenting some of his handmade pieces to the King and mentions that the outfit he is wearing is also entirely handcrafted. During the exchange, King Charles embraces him warmly.

 

 

Khan, who runs the tailoring label @ik.collections, has designed bespoke suits for the King on multiple occasions. In this meeting, King Charles stitched the final thread on a jacket that will be donated to The King’s Trust charity. Khan also gifted a handcrafted blazer to the King for his personal wardrobe.

 

 

While the gesture was widely celebrated as a recognition of British Pakistani craftsmanship, not everyone was convinced. Some social media users questioned the authenticity of the hug, calling it “AI-generated” or “too polished”. Others debated whether it was appropriate for a royal to engage so casually.

 

 

Reactions ranged from proud support to outright scepticism, with one user asking whether such a moment should truly be considered an honour. Another commented, “This looks so fake. Is this AI?”