World's oldest living person marks 116th birthday
Summary
Ethel Caterham, the world's oldest living person, celebrated her 116th birthday. She received a card from King Charles III for her 115th birthday and is now the oldest living person since April after the death of the previous titleholder. Ethel has lived through significant historical events and plans to spend her birthday quietly with her family.Key Facts
- Ethel Caterham turned 116 years old.
- She became the oldest living person in April after Sister Inah Canbarro Lucas passed away at 116.
- Ethel was born on August 21, 1909.
- She is the last surviving person born during the reign of Edward VII.
- King Charles III sent her a card for her 115th birthday.
- Ethel was born in Shipton Bellinger, Hampshire, and grew up in Wiltshire.
- She worked in India as a teenager and lived in Hong Kong and Gibraltar.
- The oldest age on record was 122 years, held by Jean Louise Calment of France.
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