Moment King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands is startled by 'distressed' man who 'wanted to convey a message'

This is the moment King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands was seemingly confronted by a 'confused' man during a recent official outing. The Dutch ruler, 59, travelled to Ursem in North Holland and was greeting members of the public when the man evaded royal protection officers and approached Willem-Alexander in a breach of protocol. Footage obtained by Dutch news outlet De Telegraaf showed Willem-Alexander looking startled as he raised his hands in the air when he realised how close the man had come. The man seemed distressed and said he needed help, local media reported, as the clip showed Willem-Alexander trying to calm him down before he was escorted away by police officers. The Dutch Government Service later said the man wanted to 'convey his message to the king', adding there was 'no question of an attack'. It comes after Willem-Alexander carried out a discreet visit to Merseyside on November 3, when he visited the Birkenhead shipyard at the University of Liverpool, Anfield and attended an evening reception in the town hall. This is the moment King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands was seemingly confronted by a 'confused' man during a recent official outing The Dutch ruler, 59, travelled to Ursem in North Holland and was greeting members of the public when the incident occurred 'I thank the city and all of you for your hospitality,' he said in a speech. 'I look back with great pleasure on a day full of entrepreneurial spirit and opportunities, with a focus on sport, community spirit, and the rich culture of Liverpool.'Liverpool can be proud of what the city has produced. And there is still much beauty to come. May this day contribute to that in a positive way!'While the Dutch ruler has had a jam-packed schedule, his wife, Queen Maxima of the Netherlands, swapped royal duties for a rare night out as she danced the night away at a DJ event in Amsterdam last month. Maxima, 55, and her 21-year-old daughter Princess Alexia attended a DJ set by US artist Armand Van Helden held as part of the annual five-day Amsterdam Dance Event running from October 21 to 25.The mother-daughter duo are said to be huge fans of the house music artist, with Alexia even reported to have flown in from London, where she is currently studying for a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering at UCL, specially for the performance.Rare footage captured the Netherlands royals dancing enthusiastically in the crowd and speaking to fellow fans backstage on October 24 as they enjoyed a night of fun on the dancefloor.Yet this is not the first time Maxima and her children have been seen at public concerts, with the Netherlands Queen and King Willem-Alexander previously seen at the likes of Lady Gaga, Jay-Z and Beyonce's shows over the years.For the dance music event, Queen Maxima opted for a stylish black top with lace detailing and a pair of chunky gold earrings and statement necklace to tie the overall look together. Her daughter, meanwhile, also showcased a stylish one-shoulder top. Footage obtained by Dutch news outlet De Telegraaf showed Willem-Alexander looking startled as he raised his hands in the air when he realised how close the man had comeAfter the performance, the event's venue Hemkade48 shared on social media that it was 'proud to have welcomed Queen Maxima and Princess Alexia to Hemkade during ADE!'It said: 'Turns out the Queen is a huge fan of Armand Van Helden. A first in our venue's 32-year history.'Willem-Alexander and Maxima are also keen art aficionados; the royal couple made a private visit to Dutch Design Week in October in a rare sighting of the pair during three weeks of fewer public engagements. They toured several exhibitors' stands and spoke with designers about their innovative work during a period of clearance in their royal calendar – in part due to the autumn school holidays in the Netherlands.In April, the Dutch royals met Donald and Melania Trump at the White House for dinner and an overnight stay as part of their three-day working trip to the US, which saw them visit Philadelphia and Miami.Maxima wore a long-sleeved orange dress while First Lady Melania, 56, looked glamorous in a white gown with black floral detailing.The Trumps were seen waiting on a red carpet before welcoming the Dutch royal couple and Rob Jetten, the prime minister of the Netherlands, ahead of the dinner.Willem-Alexander, 59, and the President shook hands upon arrival as their wives smiled next to them. The men both wore navy suits with a tie.The Dutch royals' visit came after Queen Maxima set the record straight on what she really said after she appeared to 'mock' Trump on television last year.Last July, she stood next to the President as they posed for pictures after he arrived in the Netherlands for the Nato summit.While making small talk, Maxima appeared to 'mock' the way Trump's mouth moved and pulled a face before turning towards the cameras.The split-second reaction was spotted by eagle-eyed social media users, who wrote: 'You have to watch how Queen Maxima of the Netherlands mocks Trump's speaking right in front of him.'CNN journalist Vani Mehrotra observed on X: 'Did she really do that? Queen Maxima of the Netherlands is believed to be mocking Donald Trump.'But during the Dutch royals' annual summer photo session later that month, Maxima set the record straight.Maxima, speaking to Dutch outlet AD, clarified what happened by explaining that she had 'said 'thank you' to someone who had helped' and that meeting the President had been a 'pleasant experience'.Meanwhile, her eldest daughter and heir to the throne, 22-year-old Princess Catharina-Amalia, said it was 'really cool' she had the opportunity to meet 'the president of America'.Elsewhere in the clip, the trio were seen smiling for the cameras as Trump gave a thumbs-up.Trump and the King made small talk and shared a laugh while Maxima stayed on the sidelines and continued to smile.