Chauffeur Sentenced for Stalking Qatari Princess He Believed He Was Dating

Jihad Abousalah, 47, was given a community order and restraining order after his delusional belief in a relationship led to alarming behavior toward Princess Haya Al-Thani.

Jihad Abousalah, a former driver for Qatari Princess Haya Al-Thani, was convicted of stalking her between March 1 and March 23, 2024.
Abousalah sent the princess flowers, notes, and gifts, including a bracelet, and made repeated phone calls while she was in Doha.
His behavior escalated when he visited her London residence, leaving the princess frightened and prompting her to hire private security for herself and her children.
The court heard that Abousalah suffered from a mental disorder, leading him to believe he was in a romantic relationship with the princess, even divorcing his wife over this delusion.
He was sentenced to a 12-month community order with a 30-day rehabilitation requirement and given a three-year restraining order prohibiting contact with the princess and her husband or entering the Hyde Park area.