Ethel Caterham, the world’s oldest person, marked her 117th birthday today. She is celebrating the milestone with friends and family at the Hallmark Lakeview shelter in Surrey, according to reports from Sky News. Caterham described the past year as one filled with new experiences.
Among the most significant moments she recalled was meeting King Charles III, specifically the instance of holding his hand. Looking ahead, she stated, “I eagerly await what the coming year will bring.” King Charles visited Caterham last September, shortly after she reached the age of 116. Caterham officially took the title of the world’s oldest person in May 2025.
This designation followed the passing of a 116-year-old Brazilian woman. During her interactions with the monarch, she shared memories, recounting how she witnessed his inauguration as the Prince of Wales in 1969, when he was [information incomplete]. The oldest person continues to share her reflections on her life and recent events while celebrating her birthday.
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