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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The world's oldest person, Ethel Caterham, turns 117 on Friday, after a year marked by "many firsts", including her meeting with King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, writes the BBC.
The British woman Ethel Caterham, who holds the title of the longest-lived woman in the world, celebrates this Friday 117 years . This old woman assumed that position in April 2025 after the death of 116 of the Brazilian nun, Inah Canabarro Lucas . Born on August 21, 1909, she carries behind her more than a century of life and history: from the sinking of the Titanic or the Russian Revolution to the two world wars that took place last century. H…
Ethel Caterham from Surrey, UK, is celebrating her 117th birthday. She reflected on the past year, which included a meeting with King Charles III. She attributes her long life to avoiding conflict, listening wisely, and being constantly curious about the world.
He met the British king, who even held his hand.
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