Oldest Person in World Turns 117
British woman Ethel Katrham, recognized as the world's oldest living person, celebrated her 117th birthday at a care home in southeast England with family and friends. She was confirmed as the oldest person alive in 2025 by LongeviQuest and is also the first British woman to reach 117 years.
Consensus
- Ethel Katrham is recognized as the world's oldest living person.
- She turned 117 years old in 2025.
- She celebrated her birthday at a care home in southeast England.
- She was celebrated with family and friends.
- She expressed excitement for the coming year.
- She was confirmed as the oldest person alive by LongeviQuest in 2025.
- She is the first British woman to reach the age of 117.
- She was visited by King Charles III.
Points of divergence
- Ethel Katrham was born on August 21, 1909. — kommersant
- She is the last surviving subject of Edward VII. — kommersant
- She married a military officer and lived in Gibraltar, Hong Kong, and India. — kommersant
- She opened a kindergarten and had two daughters who died before her. — kommersant
- Her husband died in 1976. — kommersant
- She was featured in ABC News quoting her experiences, including petting a llama and holding hands with the king. — kommersant
- She is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the first British woman to reach 117. — kommersant
- She attributes her longevity to a positive mindset and moderation in all things. — tg_rian_ru
- Jeanne Calment of France is the absolute record holder, living to 122 years before dying in 1997. — tg_rian_ru
Coverage (2 sources)
- The oldest person in the world has reached 117 years — Коммерсантъ
- Britishwoman Ethel Caterham, recognized as the oldest living person on the planet, celebrated her 117th birthday, writes... — РИА Новости (Telegram)