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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Holly Evans

Sir Ranulph Fiennes stepson says explorer is ‘very lonely’ and calls for him to be allowed visits

The stepson of Sir Ranulph Fiennes has said he will “keep pushing” for access to visit the famed explorer, who he said is “very lonely” in his current circumstances.

Concerns have been raised by the friends and family of the 81-year-old in recent weeks, after it emerged he had not been seen since 2024 and has been moved to a number of care homes under a pseudonym.

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