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 ArticlesTrooper and Suspect Killed in a Shooting at a Delaware DMVDec 23, 20256 Dead and a Family Left Reeling After Mexican Navy Medical Flight Crashes in TexasDec 23, 2025Libya’s Military Chief, 7 Others Killed in Plane Crash After Takeoff From TurkeyDec 23, 2025Explosion at Pennsylvania Nursing Home Kills at Least 2, Governor SaysDec 23, 2025Related TopicsSwedensurgeryKing