Sir Ranulph Fiennes: Relatives express concern over his whereabouts
BBC News reports that relatives of Sir Ranulph Fiennes have shared their distress at not being able to visit him. Specifically, his former sister-in-law expressed her concerns on BBC Newsnight, stating she doesn't know where he is and no one has been able to see him.
It has been alleged that the 82-year-old British explorer has been admitted to various care homes under assumed names following a family rift involving his second wife, Louise Millington-Cotes.
Cheshire Police have stated they are aware of these concerns but are satisfied with Sir Ranulph's current living arrangements, noting there are "no immediate safeguarding concerns."
Sir Ranulph, known for being the first person to reach both poles by surface means in the 1980s and recognized by The Guinness Book of Records as "the world's greatest living explorer," has not been seen publicly for nearly two years, shortly after revealing his Parkinson's disease diagnosis.
His stepson, Alex Millington-Cotes, expressed his desire to have power of attorney removed from Louise and placed with individuals who prioritize Sir Ranulph's best interests. He described seeing his stepfather isolated as "very painful."
Questions about Sir Ranulph's whereabouts gained attention after a Telegraph report in early September. He launched a crowdfunding campaign for legal fees to locate and safeguard himself last week, citing desperate attempts to find him.
Arabella Pepper, sister of Sir Ranulph's late first wife, shared her experience of finally seeing him in July 2025 after being admitted to the same care home he was supposedly staying at. She described his relief at hearing from concerned family and friends.