Ranulph Fiennes’ stepson says he is in contact with police about explorer’s wellbeing
Questions have been raised in recent months about the welfare of Fiennes, who has not been seen in public for two years. Photograph: Kevin Nicholson/AlamyView image in fullscreenQuestions have been raised in recent months about the welfare of Fiennes, who has not been seen in public for two years. “That’s the one bit of hope,” Millington-Cotes told the Guardian.Questions have been raised in recent months about the welfare of Fiennes, who has Parkinson’s and is in the care of his wife, who has power of attorney.
- ▪Questions have been raised in recent months about the welfare of Fiennes, who has not been seen in public for two years.
- ▪Photograph: Kevin Nicholson/AlamyView image in fullscreenQuestions have been raised in recent months about the welfare of Fiennes, who has not been seen in public for two years.
- ▪“That’s the one bit of hope,” Millington-Cotes told the Guardian.Questions have been raised in recent months about the welfare of Fiennes, who has Parkinson’s and is in the care of his wife, who has power of attorney.
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Questions have been raised in recent months about the welfare of Fiennes, who has not been seen in public for two years. Photograph: Kevin Nicholson/AlamyView image in fullscreenQuestions have been raised in recent months about the welfare of Fiennes, who has not been seen in public for two years. Photograph: Kevin Nicholson/AlamyRanulph FiennesRanulph Fiennes’ stepson says he is in contact with police about explorer’s wellbeingExclusive: Alexander Millington-Cotes says call from police has given him hope concerns are being taken seriouslyDaniel Boffey Chief reporterWed 30 Sep 2026 08.39 EDTLast modified on Wed 30 Sep 2026 08.42 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe stepson of Sir Ranulph Fiennes has been contacted by police and says he intends to speak to them this week over his…
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