Overview

• Ethel Caterham, born August 21, 1909, in Hampshire, has been confirmed as the world's oldest living person at 115 years old.
• The title follows the April 30 death of Brazilian nun Inah Canabarro Lucas, who held the record at age 116.
• Caterham is the first Briton to hold this distinction since Anna Williams in 1987, marking a significant national milestone.
• She resides in a care home in Lightwater, Surrey, and attributes her longevity to avoiding arguments and enjoying life.
• Her life spans over a century of history, including multiple monarchs and 27 British prime ministers, with family ties including two daughters, three granddaughters, and five great-grandchildren.