King Charles ‘tried to check on wellbeing of explorer Ranulph Fiennes’: The Telegraph
Friends say the 82-year-old explorer has not been seen for two years, and his stepson is seeking £55,000 for legal action.
- King Charles attempted to contact long-time friend Sir Ranulph Fiennes after learning of his declining health, but explorer's wife Louise Millington-Cotes blocked the outreach and reportedly responded with hostility to the Palace.
- Reports indicate the 82-year-old Fiennes has been moved between care homes under assumed names by Millington-Cotes, who holds power of attorney and has restricted access to his friends and family since earlier this year.
- A care watchdog in Wales concluded Fiennes was "unlawfully deprived of his liberty" when housed at a facility earlier this year, citing inadequate legal safeguards regarding his continuous supervision and lack of consent.
- Alexander Millington-Cotes launched a crowdfunding campaign to "locate and safeguard" his stepfather, while high-profile friends including Bear Grylls and Ben Fogle publicly demanded an urgent investigation into his care arrangements.
- On Monday, Cheshire Police stated authorities are satisfied Fiennes is "living in an appropriate setting with suitable care and professional oversight," confirming there were "no immediate safeguarding concerns" despite ongoing public calls for intervention.
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Sir Ranulph Fiennes Care Row: Watchdog Finds 'Unlawful' Detention as Police See No Immediate Risk
Sir Ranulph Fiennes' care has come under scrutiny after reports about his whereabouts and treatment, while Cheshire Police said he was living in a suitable setting with oversight.
The renowned British explorer Sir Ranulf Fiennes can no longer be contacted by his neighbors, while the authorities assure that the man is safe. Sir Ranulf Fiennes, 82 years old, is the first person to visit both the North Pole and the South Pole on land in the early 1980s. He ...
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King Charles is very worried about his longtime friend Ranulph Fiennes. The adventurer has not been seen publicly for about two years. The monarch's attempt to contact him and offer his help failed because of his wife.
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