World's oldest living person turns 117
Summary
Ethel Caterham, recognized as the world's oldest living person by Guinness World Records, turned 117 years old on August 21, 2026. She celebrated her birthday with family and friends and is known for meeting King Charles III last year.Key Facts
- Ethel Caterham was born on August 21, 1909, in the United Kingdom.
- Guinness World Records named her the oldest living person after the previous record holder died last year.
- She is also recognized as the oldest living woman in the world.
- Caterham met King Charles III in September 2025 and shared memories from 1969.
- She lived through the reign of King Edward VII, Charles' great-great-grandfather.
- Caterham was a nanny and ran a nursery when she was younger.
- She currently lives in a care home in Surrey, England.
- She is a grandmother and great-grandmother and has outlived her husband and two children.
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