Sir Ranulph Fiennes is living in an appropriate setting, cops say after wellbeing concerns & ‘King tried to contact him’

SIR Ranulph Fiennes is living in an “appropriate setting” and receiving “suitable care”, cops say. It comes after concerns were raised about his well-being, prompting the King to try and reach out to the explorer, but to no avail. Detective Chief Superintendent Claire Jesson, of Cheshire Police, said the force were aware of friends and relatives’ fears over the 82-year-old’s health. However, they added that there were “no immediate safeguarding concerns” regarding his care. Ms Jesson said: “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.” READ MORE: UK News The adventurer – who has been out of the public eye for more than two years – has allegedly been given a fake name by his second wife, Louise Millington. He is thought to have been moved between various care homes, with his whereabouts still unclear to friends and family. A care home owner in Wales, where the adventurer was reportedly staying for seven weeks earlier this year, told The Telegraph they feared for Ranulph’s health. They claimed he was being “deprived of his liberty unlawfully” and had contacted a care watchdog with their concerns. Most read in The Sun In an extraordinary plea, Louise’s estranged son, Alex Millington-Cotes, said this week: “I believe my mother exerted a controlling influence from the very start of their marriage.” He said he had had “no luck” persuading two police forces to investigate his step-dad’s whereabouts, after it emerged that King Charles himself had also been blocked from checking in on him last year. The King was first alerted to Ranulph’s deteriorating condition back in February 2025, when the explorer’s long-standing friend Anton Bowring wrote to him stating he was “in a very poor state”. According to Anton, the King said he was “most concerned” and wanted to write to Sir Ranulph, his wife Louise and their daughter Elizabeth. He asked Anton for Louise’s phone number so the Palace could get in touch. Anton passed on the details, but was later sent a message from Louise saying she was going to change her number because of him. She warned him she would contact a solicitor and police if he continued, claiming he was causing her husband “immense distress”. Anton said he had simply thought Sir Ranulph would be “thrilled” to know the King cared about him. Sir Ranulph, 82, has not been seen in public since giving a video tribute to his late first wife Ginny in October 2024. Louise, 59, was granted lasting power of attorney over him in November 2024. Alex, Louise’s estranged son, has launched a fundraising campaign to help challenge the extent of her power of attorney. He is seeking to raise £55,000 to fund legal action if necessary, with £21,000 raised already. He previously said: “I want to ensure his complete free will, the ability to walk outside, see whoever he wants.” Friends and family have also raised concerns after being unable to establish where Sir Ranulph is living or even speak to him. Bear Grylls said: “We have been desperately trying to connect with Ran for a year now, to no avail.” He added that reports of the explorer’s isolation from loved ones and treatment in care homes were “deeply disturbing”. Ben Fogle, Joanna Lumley and John Simpson are among other well-known friends to have backed calls for an investigation by the Office of the Public Guardian. It has been claimed that friends were initially allowed to visit Sir Ranulph if they signed non-disclosure agreements. But they have reportedly not been told where he is since the start of this year. The concerns were also raised with the Office of the Public Guardian last year. Louise has been contacted for comment.