Mystery deepens as Sir Ranulph Fiennes' will and whereabouts remain unknown
Sir Ranulph Fiennes is believed to have drafted a will before an aborted Everest climb, while his wife has blocked contact and his location is unclear.
Sir Ranulph Fiennes, the famed explorer now 82, is thought to have prepared a will during a 2008 trip to Nepal after contemplating divorce from his wife, Louise Millington-Cotes. He allegedly gave the sealed document to longtime friend Michael Kobold, asking it not to be opened until after his death. The planned Everest ascent never materialised, and his wife has since blocked attempts by relatives and public figures, including King Charles, to contact him.
Reports indicate he suffers from Parkinson's disease and has been moved to care homes in Wales and Cheshire under an assumed identity. Cheshire Constabulary says he is in an appropriate setting receiving suitable care, with no immediate safeguarding concerns. The family, especially stepson Alexander Millington-Cotes, has raised alarms over his disappearance and the control exerted by his estranged mother.
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The story highlights concerns about the welfare and whereabouts of a prominent public figure who has vanished from public view.
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