Charles Smith was named the world’s oldest first-time grandfather by Guinness World Records. His granddaughter, Isla, was born when he was 91 years and 209 days old. Photo courtesy of Guinness World Records
April 14 (UPI) — An Australian man was certified by Guinness World Records as the oldest first-time grandfather at the age of 91.
The record-keeping organization said Charles Smith was 91 years and 209 days old when his granddaughter, Isla, was born to his son, Ashley, and daughter-in-law, Hanna.
Smith, who was 55 when Ashley was born, said he and Isla formed a fast bond.
“All I can say is I picked her up and didn’t want to give her back. Except for the nappy changes,” Smith told Guinness World Records.
Ashley Smith said his father is impressive in more ways than just being a Guinness World Record-holder.
“The most impressive thing about my dad is his independence,” he said. “He lives a great retirement, traveling around Australia in his camper van and heading out on the boat around Moreton Bay. Age hasn’t slowed him down at all, I think he’s more active than ever. He has a positive attitude and a strong circle of friends, which says so much about him. And knowing him, the amount of tea he drinks probably has something to do with it.”