EuropeSweden’s King to Undergo Planned Surgery in Heart AreaSavePrintSweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia sit during a visit to the King Hussein Cancer Center in Amman, Jordan, on Nov. 16, 2022. Raad Adayleh/AP PhotoThe Associated Press2/14/2023|Updated: 2/14/2023STOCKHOLM—Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf will undergo a planned a keyhole surgical procedure “in the heart area,” the palace said Tuesday.The official announcement did not elaborate on the nature of the surgery. The king is not known to have had surgery for a any serious ailment before.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Associated PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesWilson Scores 31 and Aces Win 3Rd WNBA Title in 4 Seasons, Beating Mercury 97-86 for 4-game SweepOct 10, 2025California Company Recalls Nearly 245,000 Pounds of Pasta Tied to Listeria OutbreakOct 10, 2025Arrest Made in Alabama Capital City Shooting That Left 2 Dead and 12 Injured Last WeekendOct 10, 2025Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, Loyola Chicago’s Beloved Chaplain, Dies at 106Oct 10, 2025Related TopicsSwedensurgeryKing