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St Neots Quads: Two Brothers Die, Two Survive
28 Nov, 2025
Summary
- The St Neots Quads, born in 1935, were the first British multiple births to survive infancy.
- Paul and Michael Miles, two of the quadruplets, recently passed away within nine days of each other.
- The surviving siblings, Ann and Ernest, are now celebrating their 89th birthdays this November.
The extraordinary story of the St Neots Quads, born in 1935, continues to resonate as two of the siblings, Paul and Michael Miles, have recently passed away within a nine-day span. Ann and Ernest, the other two quadruplets, remain, soon to mark their 89th birthdays. Their birth in St Neots, Cambridgeshire, garnered international attention as they were the first British quadruplets to survive beyond infancy.
Their parents, Walter and Doris Miles, were initially expecting twins before discovering they were to have four babies. Delivered seven weeks early, the infants faced immense health challenges, requiring intensive care and specialized support. The community rallied to support the family, with donations flooding in to aid in raising the quadruplets, highlighting a significant local and national outpouring of support.
Records indicate the Miles quadruplets were the world's oldest surviving quadruplets, representing a significant achievement in medical history. The St Neots Museum preserves their legacy with a dedicated display, celebrating their resilience and the enduring family love that defined their remarkable lives. The recent passing of Paul and Michael marks a poignant chapter in their unparalleled story.
