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General · 21 August 2026
Ethel Caterham, recognised as the world's oldest living person, marks her 117th birthday today with friends and family at her Surrey care home. She became the oldest person in April 2025 and attributes her long life to avoiding arguments and doing what she likes. Mrs Caterham also met King Charles last September and survived Covid-19 at 110.
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