He is the oldest person in the world. She revealed her recipe for longevity
Ethel Caterham (115 years old) The title « The oldest person in the world » took over after the Brazilian nun Inah Canarro Lucaswho died on Wednesday, April 30 at the age of 116. Currently, she is also the oldest woman in the world and the oldest person in the history of Great Britain.
Ethel Caterham became the oldest person in the world. She survived two world wars, a great crisis and a sinking of Titanic
Ethel Caterham was born on August 21, 1909 in Shipon Bellinger, Hampshire (England) as the second youngest child of the eight -kits of their parents and is the last living surrender of Edward VII, son of Queen Victoria (after him in Great Britain, Jerzy V Windsor, Edward VIII Windsor, Jerzy, Jerzy, Jerzy, Elizabeth II and Karol III).
As an 18-year-old, she started her first job as a babysitter in a family in a British military family stationed in India. Later, in 1927, wanting to experience an adventure, she set off alone on a three -week boat journey.
She returned to Great Britain in 1931 and met her future husband, a military Norman Caterham. When he became a lieutenant colonel of the army, she went with him to Hong Kong (where she founded a nursery), and then to Gibraltar.
She survived the sinking of Titanic, World War I, the Russian Revolution, the times of the great crisis and World War II. He is also one of the oldest people who survived Covid-19-she got infected with it in 2020, at the age of 110. She spent the last 50 years of her life in Surrey. Up to 97, she drove a car, and as a centenary she still regularly played bridge.
She received a letter from King Charles for the 115th birthday. He was touched
On her 115th birthday, Mrs. Caterham received a letter from King of Charles Congratulations on « a really extraordinary milestone » – describes the British BBC website. The monarch gave « the best wishes » and « expressed the hope that Ethel would enjoy this special day. » As added in a letter, the king was « touched » by the opportunity to learn about her fascinating life history.
« This is an amazing achievement and real evidence of a well -lived life, » said spokesman for the Hallmark care home in Lightwater in Surrey, where Mrs. Caterham currently lives. As her strength emphasized, spirit and wisdom are a source of inspiration for everyone.
In the life of Ethel Caterham there was no shortage of sad events – she widowed in 1976, and later survived both daughters GEM and Anne. However, she had three grandson and five great -grandchildren. He enjoys good health and loves to spend the days in the garden called in her honor on the « Ethel garden », where she enjoys the sun and listens to the singing of birds. He also likes to sit in the living room, listening to classical music. What is the secret to her longevity?
The British superstulator reveals its recipe for longevity
Ethel Caterham, asked by journalists about the secret of her longevity, consistently responded and disarming with honesty. « I accepted everything from a distance, both ups and downs, » BBC Radio Surrey said in 2020. At the same time, she emphasized that it is worth doing in life what you like.
– Say « yes » of every opportunity, because you never know where it will lead you. Have a positive attitude and keep moderation In everything, « Salisbury Journal » once said. Her life – in which there was a lot of travel and adventures – can be the best example.
Superstulka – because people who are at least 110 are defined in this way – in an interview with the media she also emphasized that she never argued with anyone. « I listen and then do what I want, » she said.
(Source: Guinness Book of Records, BBC, People)
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Hallmark Care Homes / AP / East News
Ethel Caterham was born on August 21, 1909 in Shipton Bellinger, Hampshire (England).
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Hallmark Care Homes / AP / East News
Ethel Caterham (115 years old) took the title of « the oldest person in the world » after the Brazilian nun inah Canarro Lucas, who died on Wednesday, April 30 at the age of 116.
