World’s Oldest Living Person Ethel Caterham Celebrates 117th Birthday

Britain’s Ethel Caterham has celebrated her 117th birthday, making her the world’s oldest living person and the first verified British person to reach the remarkable age of 117.

Born on August 21, 1909, Caterham has lived through two World Wars and witnessed more than a century of extraordinary social, technological and global change.

Her remarkable longevity has made her a symbol of resilience and one of the few people in recorded history to reach such an extraordinary milestone.