Ethel Caterham turns 117, world's oldest person

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How did the left and right cover Ethel Caterham turns 117, world's oldest person?

Of the 6 outlets on this story carrying a published leaning rating, 67% are rated left, 16% are rated centre, 17% are rated right. Those percentages are shares of the rated outlets, not of every outlet that ran it, which was 10. The sections above set out what each side emphasised, in its own terms.

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When we first saw this story, outlets rated right had barely covered it. Coverage accretes for hours after an event, so that is where to look rather than a verdict — the split above is the current count, and it is the one to read.

Which outlets covered Ethel Caterham turns 117, world's oldest person?

10 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.

When was Ethel Caterham born?

Ethel Caterham was born on August 21, 1909, in Shipton Bellinger, Hampshire. This makes her 117 years old as of her birthday on Friday, August 21.

When did Ethel Caterham become the world's oldest person?

Ethel Caterham became the world's oldest person in April 2025. This was following the death of the previous record holder, Brazilian nun Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, who was 116.

Has Ethel Caterham met any members of the Royal Family?

Yes, Ethel Caterham met King Charles III in September 2025, shortly after her 116th birthday. She held his hand during the meeting and recalled his 1969 investiture as Prince of Wales.