Sir Ranulph Fiennes 'living in isolated farmhouse' as family say they don't know where he is
Sir Ranulph Fiennes is reportedly living in a modular home on an isolated farm estate, according to a new update on the legendary explorer.
Concerns about the location and welfare of Fiennes, seen by many as the 'world's greatest living explorer', have mounted in the past couple of weeks, as friends and family members say they've been unable to make contact with the 82-year-old over the last couple of years.
Friends and family members went public with their concerns earlier this month, accusing his second wife, Louise Millington-Cotes, of keeping her husband in a number of care homes in an interview with The Telegraph.
Millington-Cotes is yet to respond publicly to the allegations.
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Now, a report from MailOnline claims that Fiennes has been moved back home to an isolated estate in Shropshire.
According to the Mail's claims, Millington-Cotes has moved Fiennes back to the estate, which is separated from the rest of the world by an 'industrial' security gate standing at 6ft tall, where two new modular homes have been constructed.
It's believed the new dwellings host Fiennes and his carer, respectively.
The outlet recieved a tip-off regarding the alleged move from Michael Kobold, who previously climbed Everest with Fiennes, who told the outlet: "Louise told the source that her husband had a car accident, which was why he was in a wheelchair.
"She also introduced his carer as the blacksmith for the horses."
Ranulph Fiennes hasn't been seen in public since 2024
Fiennes, who made history for the first Transglobe Expedition using only surface transport in 1982, has retreated from public life completely in the past couple of years.
The explorer was last seen in public in October 2024, when he gave a televised message at an event, with longtime friends and family members unable to gain access to him in the years since.
It's since been claimed that Millington-Cotes has moved Fiennes, who has Parkinson’s disease, around a succession of care homes across the UK with strict rules on visitors.
It's been reported that one care home expected visitors to sign an NDA before granting them access to Fiennes, while The Telegraph revealed that staff at a care home in Wales had been ordered to dress him in a disguise to stop other residents and visitors from recognising him.
The concerns have even reached Buckingham Palace, with fellow explorer Anton Bowring pleading with King Charles to intervene.
Despite the fears reported by friends and family, the police have stated there are 'no immediate safeguarding concerns' regarding Fiennes' care.
"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," Cheshire Police detective chief superintendent Claire Jesson told LBC, after it was revealed that he was recently living in a care facility in Crewe.
"No immediate safeguarding concerns have been identified at this time," the statement continued.
"Any new information received will be assessed and considered through the appropriate multi-agency arrangements.
"As this is a matter involving an individual's care and welfare, it would not be appropriate to comment further on personal circumstances. We would ask that privacy is respected and unnecessary speculation is avoided."
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Brenna Cooper