World's oldest person celebrates extraordinary 117th birthday and thanks Britain for 'lovely' wishes
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TL;DR
- Ethel Caterham celebrates her 117th birthday.
- She is the world's oldest living person.
- She met King Charles in September last year.
- Born in 1909, she is the last living subject of Edward VII.
- She lived in India for three years, worked as an au pair, and later established a nursery school in Hong Kong.
- She recovered from Covid-19 at the age of 110.
- The all-time record for the longest human life belongs to Jeanne Calment at 122 years and 164 days.