World’s oldest person Ethel Caterham celebrates 117th birthday — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/world-s-oldest-person-ethel-caterham-celebrates-117th-birthdayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Ethel Caterham becomes first Briton to reach age 117https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/world-s-oldest-person-ethel-caterham-celebrates-117th-birthdayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/world-s-oldest-person-ethel-caterham-celebrates-117th-birthday#u47205Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:12:59 +0000Ethel Caterham is the first British citizen to reach the age of 117. Recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest living person on Earth, she celebrated her birthday on Friday, August 21, 2026, at her care home in Lightwater, Surrey. During the event, Caterham noted she has experienced several firsts over the past year. Her milestone marks a record for longevity within the United Kingdom.Why it mattersCaterham's status as the world's oldest person is verified by Guinness World Records. The celebration took place in a region southwest of London. This event establishes a new age Ethel Caterham celebrates 117th birthday as world's oldest living personhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/world-s-oldest-person-ethel-caterham-celebrates-117th-birthdayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/world-s-oldest-person-ethel-caterham-celebrates-117th-birthday#u46356Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:56:39 +0000Ethel Caterham celebrated her 117th birthday on Friday, August 21, 2026. The celebration took place at her care home in Lightwater, Surrey, located southwest of London. Recognized by Guinness World Records, Caterham currently holds the title of the world's oldest living person. During the festivities, she remarked that she has experienced many firsts throughout the current year.Why it mattersCaterham officially became the oldest living person in April 2025. Her current age puts her in a rare group of supercentenarians, though she remains behind the all-time record held by Jeanne Calment.