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World's oldest person turns 117 today and still can't get over the time she met the King
Caterham marked the milestone with family and friends after a year that included meeting King Charles and holding his hand, officials said.
- 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 British woman Ethel Caterham celebrated her 117th birthday on Friday – as the oldest living person in the world. Her recipe for a long life is amazingly simple: "Never argue with anyone. I listen and do what I want."
·Berlin, Germany
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The birthday hero received congratulations from, among others, the world's oldest man.
·Helsinki, Finland
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Caterham met King Charles last year, when he celebrated his 116th birthday
·Madrid, Spain
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