Edward VII, king from 1901–1910, modernised the fleet and army after the Boer War; a public ceremonial figure who helped shape early 20th‑century Britain.
Ethel Caterham has become the oldest living person in April 2025 after the death of a 116-year-old. She credits avoiding arguments as key to her longevity and has shared moments from her life, including meeting King Charles and experiences across decades in the UK and abroad. She currently resides in Hallmark Lakeview Care Home in Lightwater, Surrey.