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Accused wife seeks probe into Sir Ranulph Fiennes’ care

By Drooid · Sep 27, 2026, 4:06 PM UTC · How we work

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Alexander Millington-Cotes urges urgent investigation into Sir Ranulph Fiennes’ whereabouts and care.
He launched a GoFundMe campaign seeking £55,000 for legal fees, raising over £6,500.
Louise Millington-Cotes holds lasting power of attorney for Sir Ranulph Fiennes.
She is accused of illegally keeping him in multiple care homes under a false name.
John Simpson, Bear Grylls and Ben Fogle have urged the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) and police to investigate.

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Alexander Millington-Cotes urges urgent investigation into Sir Ranulph Fiennes’ whereabouts and care.
He launched a GoFundMe campaign seeking £55,000 for legal fees, raising over £6,500.
Louise Millington-Cotes holds lasting power of attorney for Sir Ranulph Fiennes.
She is accused of illegally keeping him in multiple care homes under a false name.
John Simpson, Bear Grylls and Ben Fogle have urged the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) and police to investigate.