World’s oldest person Ethel Caterham celebrates 117th birthday

Born on August 21, 1909 in Shipton Bellinger, Hampshire, southern England, as the second youngest of eight children, Caterham is the last surviving person born during the reign of King Edward VII.

Caterham marked her birthday with family and friends and shared a message thanking people for their good wishes.

The 117-year-old is is spending the day with her family and friends to mark the occasion

World’s oldest person Ethel Caterham celebrates 117th birthday  CNN

The world's oldest person has celebrated her 117th birthday in the UK today, attributing her longevity to moderation.

Ethel Caterham has lived through the Titanic disaster, both world wars, the fall of the Berlin Wall and six monarchs

World's oldest person: Lightwater woman Ethel Caterham turns 117  lbc.co.uk

Ethel Caterham, who lives in Surrey, UK, was born in 1909 and celebrates her 117th birthday today. She inherited the title of Oldest Person in the World last year and is one of the oldest people to survive Covid-19.

Ethel Caterham has spoken to the King in person and even held hands with him during a year of "many firsts"

Ethel Caterham, who lives at Hallmark Lakeview Care Home in Lightwater, Surrey, is spending her birthday on Friday with family and friends

World’s oldest person celebrates 'lovely' 117th birthday after year she met King | ITV News  ITVX

Ethel Caterham has marked her 117th birthday surrounded by friends and family after a remarkable year which included meeting the king and becoming the world's oldest living person

The world’s oldest person is celebrating her 117th birthday after a year of “many firsts”, including meeting the King and holding his hand.

Ethel Caterham, who lives at Hallmark Lakeview Care Home in Lightwater, Surrey, is spending her birthday on Friday with family and friends.