Britain's Ethel Caterham Celebrates 116th Birthday as World's Oldest Person

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Britain's Ethel Caterham Celebrates 116th Birthday as World's Oldest Person
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Ethel Caterham, the world's oldest living person at 116 years old, celebrated her birthday quietly in Surrey, just months after inheriting the title following the death of Brazilian nun Inah Canabarro Lucas. She is the last living subject of King Edward VII and has outlived her husband and two daughters. Her secret to longevity includes avoiding arguments and doing what she likes. She received a birthday greeting from King Charles III last year.

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