Missing Sir Ranulph Fiennes’ family call for urgent investigation into his care
Family and friends of 82-year-old explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes are calling for an urgent investigation into his care arrangements, alleging he is being unlawfully deprived of his liberty and placed in care homes under a fake name by his wife. The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) is being asked to investigate whether his wife, Louise Millington-Cotes, is correctly discharging her duties as his legal guardian, with veteran BBC correspondent John Simpson supporting the calls for transparency.
Why it matters
This case highlights potential elder abuse or guardianship disputes involving a prominent public figure, raising concerns about the welfare of vulnerable individuals and the oversight of legal guardianship arrangements.
The 82-year-old explorer is being ‘unlawfully deprived of his liberty’, a watchdog has declared
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