WEIRD STUFF World’s oldest person celebrates 117th birthday

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August 24, 2026

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World’s oldest person celebrates 117th birthday

The world’s oldest person has marked her 117th birthday after a year packed with remarkable milestones — including meeting King Charles and stroking a llama.

Ethel Caterham, who lives at Hallmark Lakeview Care Home in Lightwater, Surrey, celebrated with family and friends on Friday.

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