A dramatic story circulating widely on social media this week claims that King Charles made an unprecedented and deeply personal gesture for a seriously ill child named Kolten Jones, describing the moment as a break from long-standing royal protocol.

According to viral posts and short videos, the King is said to have paused a tightly controlled royal schedule in order to privately meet the young boy — described online as “the sickest child” — and to present him with a special and highly personal gift. Supporters have framed the moment as historic, suggesting that it involved a rare departure from royal tradition and security arrangements.

However, at the time of publication, no official statement has been released by Buckingham Palace, and the Court Circular has not recorded any such engagement involving a child by that name.

Royal commentators and media observers have urged caution, noting that stories of private royal meetings — particularly involving minors and medical situations — are often shared online without verification. In many cases, footage and images are edited, repurposed from unrelated events, or presented without clear dates or locations.

That said, it is well established that King Charles has long supported charities connected to seriously ill children, hospices and family care services. Throughout his public life, he has frequently made quiet, low-profile visits that were not always widely publicised at the time, particularly when privacy was requested by families.

Experts also stress that any true departure from established protocol — especially one described as “unprecedented” — would normally be confirmed through official royal channels, even if personal details were withheld for safeguarding reasons.