King Charles's 116-year-old fan flirts with him in adorable exchange

King Charles got more than he wished for during a sweet royal outing this week: a reminder that he was once every girl’s dream.

The monarch, 76, paid a special visit to Surrey on September 18 to meet 116-year-old Ethel Caterham, officially the world’s oldest living person. 

Caterham, who marked her milestone birthday just last month, lit up when she finally came face-to-face with the King.

She surprised Charles by reminiscing about his 1969 investiture as Prince of Wales at Caernarfon Castle, telling him: “I remember when your mother crowned you… and all the girls were in love with you and wanted to marry you.”

The room erupted in laughter, with Caterham’s granddaughter chiming in: “You said that the other day, didn’t you? That Prince Charles was so handsome — a true prince, and now the King.”

A slightly bashful Charles shot back with self-deprecating humour: “Yes, well, all that’s left of him anyway.”

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