World's oldest person turns 117 today and still can't get over the time she met the King
The world’s oldest living person says she has had a year of firsts, including meeting King Charles and surviving Covid-19 at 110.
- On Friday, Ethel Caterham celebrates her 117th birthday at Hallmark Lakeview Care Home in Lightwater, Surrey, spending the occasion with family and friends.
- Born August 21, 1909, in Shipton Bellinger, Hampshire, Mrs Caterham is the last surviving subject of Edward VII and previously lived in India, Hong Kong, and Gibraltar.
- Advising on long life, she said, "Never arguing with anyone, I listen, and I do what I like." Even at 117, she experienced "many firsts" this year, including stroking a llama.
- During a visit from King Charles III last September, Mrs Caterham held his hand and recalled his 1969 investiture, telling him, "All the girls were in love with you."
- Following the death of Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas in April 2025, Mrs Caterham became the world's oldest living person; reflecting on her milestone, she said, "I look forward to seeing what next year brings.
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British woman Ethel Caterham celebrated her 117th birthday, becoming the first Briton to reach the age of 117 and also holding the title of the oldest person in the world.
World’s oldest person Ethel Caterham celebrates 117th birthday
By Sadie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — The world’s oldest person, British woman Ethel Caterham, celebrated her 117th birthday on Friday.Caterham, who lives in a care home in Surrey, about 25 miles outside London, is the first British person ever to live to 117, according to Guinness World Records (GWR).“I’ve had a lovely day celebrating with The post World’s oldest person Ethel Caterham celebrates 117th birthday appeared first on KVIA.
British Ethel Caterham celebrates her 117th birthday today. She is currently the oldest person in the world. “Thank you for all the lovely birthday wishes,” she says. She does not yet hold the title of oldest person of all time: that belongs to the Frenchwoman Jeanne Calment, who lived to be 122.
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