© Licensed to London News Pictures. 02/02/2012, Kingston Upon Thames, UK. 104 year-old becomes Britain's oldest new citizen. Officials check Mr Khanjar's paperwork is in order. 104 year-old TAUFEEK KHANJAR became a British Citizen at a ceremony held by Surrey County Council today (01 February 2012). Mr Khanjar is originally from Iraq and worked as a jewellery maker in Baghdad. He came to the UK six years ago to live with his daughter Nada Dabis, 59, in South Cheam, Surrey, where he...
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© Licensed to London News Pictures. 02/02/2012, Kingston Upon Thames, UK. 104 year-old becomes Britain's oldest new citizen. Officials check Mr Khanjar's paperwork is in order. 104 year-old TAUFEEK KHANJAR became a British Citizen at a ceremony held by Surrey County Council today (01 February 2012). Mr Khanjar is originally from Iraq and worked as a jewellery maker in Baghdad. He came to the UK six years ago to live with his daughter Nada Dabis, 59, in South Cheam, Surrey, where he enjoys walking, feeding the birds, playing cards and listening to music. He is a widower with four sons and two daughters. Durning the ceremony Mr Khanjar took an oath to the Queen, pledging that he will be a faithful citizen and obey the laws of the country. He explained the secret to a long and healthy life was to "never get stressed and be relaxed". Photo credit : Stephen Simpson/LNP
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