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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harriette Boucher and Rebecca Whittaker

Sir Ranulph Fiennes’ family and friends call for urgent investigation into his care

Family and friends of one of Britain’s greatest living explorers, Sir Ranulph Fiennes, have called for an investigation into his care arrangements after allegations he has been illegally placed in a series of care homes under a fake name by his wife.

Those close to the 82-year-old want the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) to establish whether his wife Louise Millington-Cotes, 59, is correctly discharging her duties as his legal guardian.

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