Architect convicted of assaulting cabin crew on Heathrow flight
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 10:32 · Archive
Prominent architect Simone de Gale has been convicted of assaulting a Virgin Atlantic cabin crew member on a flight from Dubai to Heathrow.
Simone de Gale, 44, a prominent architect and founder of Simone de Gale Architects, was convicted in her absence of four offences at Ealing Magistrates' Court on 15 October. She was found guilty of assault by beating, being drunk on an aircraft, and using threatening or abusive behaviour towards cabin crew on a Virgin Atlantic flight from Dubai to Heathrow on 5 February.
During the incident, de Gale launched a foul-mouthed tirade against cabin staff after being asked not to pass through a narrow part of the plane containing a sleeping nine-month-old baby. Cabin crew member Sarah Buckland told the court that de Gale said 'I'm an architect and you're just an air hostess' and accused Ms Buckland of racism. Fellow crew member Ellie Mallen said de Gale exclaimed 'You would never ask a white person' before jabbing her finger in Ms Buckland's chest and grabbing the top of her cardigan.
An arrest warrant was issued after de Gale failed to attend her trial. She is based in Chepstow Place, Notting Hill, and has previously been pictured meeting the King and the Princess of Wales. She also serves as head of planning for the Belgravia Society on matters involving Westminster City Council and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
How it is being reported
- 'I don’t think that’s possible': Woman's blunt response to arrest after drunken attack on Heathrow flightThe West London architect has previously been pictured meeting the King and the Princess of WalesMyLondon · 16 Oct, 09:56
- Woman screamed 'I'm an architect you're just a f****** air hostess' during drunken rage on Heathrow flightProminent architect Simone de Gale, 44, who met the King and Princess of Wales, was found guilty of assault by beating plus three other chargesEvening Standard · 16 Oct, 09:40
In this story: Simone de Gale · Sarah Buckland · Ellie Mallen · Ealing Magistrates' Court · Virgin Atlantic · Heathrow · Dubai · Notting Hill
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