Friends of explorer Ranulph Fiennes 'concerned' after he disappears from public for two years
Friends and associates of British explorer Ranulph Fiennes have expressed concern over his wellbeing after he has been absent from public life for two years. Reports suggest he is living in care under an assumed identity, with his wife reportedly blocking attempts by high-profile figures, including King Charles, to contact him.
Why it matters
The situation highlights the intersection of public interest in a famous figure and the private legal and personal autonomy of an individual dealing with health challenges.
FRIENDS OF THE British explorer Ranulph Fiennes, including Britain’s King Charles, are concerned for his wellbeing as he has not been seen in public for two years.
Fiennes was the first person to completely traverse Antarctica and reached the summit of Mount Everest at the age of 65. He has also written numerous fiction and non-fiction books and once stood for election as a member of the now-dissolved Countryside Party in England.
Britain’s King Charles was reportedly blocked as he tried to check on Fiennes’ wellbeing, after being alerted to concerns about his declining health and isolation.
The British monarch was left “most concerned” about the 82-year-old, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019.
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