Ranulph Fiennes Welfare Concerns
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- Caitlin LengDaily Mail
- The Straits TimesThe Straits Times
- Paul BracchiDaily Mail
- Tim StewartDaily Mail
- Ed HoltDaily Mail
- Geraldine McKelvieThe Guardian
- Nick ConstableDaily Mail
- James TozerDaily Mail
- Noor QurashiDaily Mail
- Press Association ReportersEvening Standard
- Liz HullDaily Mail
- Nadine DorriesDaily Mail
- Tabby WilsonBBC
- Ekin KarasinEvening Standard
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Ranulph Fiennes Welfare Concerns. (2026, October 13). The Aporia. https://the-aporia.com/event/33761
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Fiennes has long been a towering figure in exploration, acclaimed by the Guinness Book of World Records as the “greatest living explorer”.
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Sir Ranulph, who has Parkinson’s and has not been seen publicly for more than two years, has reportedly been given a false name by his 'controlling' second wife and moved between a series of care homes.
Sir Ranulph's stepson, Alex Millington-Cotes, told Newsnight he wanted to see the power of attorney "removed from my own mother" and placed in the hands of people who have "have fully his best interests in mind".
‘Police and partner agencies are aware of the concerns raised and are satisfied that Sir Ranulph Fiennes is living in an appropriate setting with suitable care and professional oversight,’ the senior officer said.
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- 25 Sep
Fiennes has long been a towering figure in exploration, acclaimed by the Guinness Book of World Records as the “greatest living explorer”.
- 28 Sep
‘Police and partner agencies are aware of the concerns raised and are satisfied that Sir Ranulph Fiennes is living in an appropriate setting with suitable care and professional oversight,’ the senior officer said.
- 29 Sep
Fiennes’ stepson Alex Millington-Cotes told BBC Newsnight he wanted to see the power of attorney "removed from my own mother" and placed in the hands of people who "have fully his best interests in mind".
Coverage 13 articles
29 Sep Monty Don shares fury at long-time friend Sir Ranulph Fiennes being 'hidden away'
Evening Standard
29 Sep Family of British explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes say they don't know where he is
BBC
29 Sep NADINE DORRIES: I have given my daughters power of attorney over my property and financial affairs. This is why - and why I urge you to do the same. The awful Sir Ranulph Fiennes saga proves it
Daily Mail
28 Sep Police say they are 'satisfied' Sir Ranulph Fiennes is 'living in an appropriate setting' after friends raise fears for his welfare
Daily Mail
28 Sep King ‘blocked’ after trying to check on long-time friend Sir Ranulph Fiennes
Evening Standard
27 Sep King Charles 'tried to contact Ranulph Fiennes' but was 'blocked from doing so by explorer's wife'
Daily Mail
27 Sep Adventurer friends of Sir Ranulph Fiennes including Bear Grylls urge police to help locate him as donations pour into crowdfunded legal pot
Daily Mail
26 Sep As calls grow for inquiry into our greatest living explorer's 'captivity', Sir Ranulph Fiennes' stepson demands... 'I want a court to ensure Ran has complete free will, the ability to walk outside and see whoever he wants'
Daily Mail
26 Sep Ranulph Fiennes’ stepson appeals for funds to ‘locate and safeguard’ the explorer
The Guardian
26 Sep Ranulph Fiennes' stepson calls for explorer's wife to be stripped of power over him as whereabouts of 82-year-old remain unknown to family and friends
Daily Mail
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25 Sep 'I wouldn't treat an animal like that': The isolated life of frail Sir Ranulph Fiennes hidden in a care home in rural Wales... as its owner reveals how explorer is 'at the mercy of his controlling wife'
Daily Mail25 Sep Concerns over ‘missing’ British explorer Ranulph Fiennes
The Straits Times
24 Sep Missing Sir Ranulph Fiennes was 'kept in a series of care homes illegally'
Daily Mail
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