King Charles Meets Oldest Living Person, Shares 1969 Investiture Memories

King Charles paid a special visit to 116-year-old Ethel Caterham, the world's oldest person, at her care home in Surrey shortly after hosting President Donald Trump at Windsor. During their meeting, Mrs. Caterham fondly recalled the King's 1969 investiture as Prince of Wales and humorously remarked that "all the girls were in love with you and wanted to marry you," prompting laughter from the King. Mrs. Caterham, who became the oldest living person in April, had previously celebrated her birthday quietly but indicated she would have celebrated more publicly if the King visited, which he did. The King held her hand as they spoke, and the visit included discussions of her memories from a Buckingham Palace garden party in the 1960s. The visit was marked by warmth and humor, with one of Mrs. Caterham's granddaughters recalling the King's earlier comments about his youth and charm. Alongside the meeting, birthday cards from King Charles, Camilla, and the late Queen Elizabeth II were displayed, highlighting the family's long-standing connection with Mrs. Caterham.