Ranulph Fiennes’ stepson appeals for funds to ‘locate and safeguard’ the explorer
Summary
The stepson of explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes has started a fundraiser to get legal help to find and protect Fiennes, who has not been seen in public for over two years. There are concerns about Fiennes’ welfare and his living situation in care homes arranged by his wife, who has legal control over his care.Key Facts
- Alexander Millington-Cotes, Fiennes’ stepson, is raising £55,000 for legal advice to locate and protect the explorer.
- Sir Ranulph Fiennes, aged 82 and living with Parkinson’s disease, has not been seen publicly for more than two years.
- Louise, Fiennes’ second wife, holds lasting power of attorney, meaning she controls his care decisions.
- Fiennes has been placed in several care homes where visitors were restricted or asked to sign confidentiality agreements.
- A watchdog found that Fiennes’ living conditions may legally count as deprivation of liberty due to lack of proper safeguards.
- Friends and family members fear for Fiennes’ health and well-being because of his isolation and restricted access.
- Millington-Cotes and Louise are estranged, and he wants her legal control over Fiennes’ care to end.
- Fiennes was unable to attend an event in his honor two years ago, citing illness, and has since only sent prerecorded messages.
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