Ethel Caterham, recognised as the world`s oldest living person, the oldest living woman and Britain`s oldest ever, celebrated her 116th birthday on August 21 in Surrey.

Guinness World Records and LongeviQuest certified her title in April after the death ofBrazil`s Inah Canabarro Lucas, who was the same age.

Caterham, who outlived her two daughters, has three granddaughters and five great-grandchildren. Her sister Gladys lived to 104.

A care home spokesperson said she marked her birthday privately with family and would only make an exception for a visit from King Charles.

Her advice for long life: `Say yes to every opportunity, have a positive attitude and keep everything in moderation.