Swedish Queen Silvia Undergoes Surgery, All Scheduled Meetings Canceled

Queen Silvia of Sweden, 81, has undergone surgery for Hallux Valgus, a condition affecting the bones of the foot. The operation was successful, and the Queen is now resting and recuperating, with all her public engagements and meetings for the coming weeks cancelled.

The Swedish royal palace confirmed the surgery and issued a statement that Queen Silvia is in good health following the procedure. Margareta Thorgren, Head of Information at the palace, stated that the Queen would be resting through April and up until Easter. This decision comes as part of a recovery period necessary after the surgery, which is commonly performed to treat foot deformities.

Queen Silvia is known for being one of the busiest members of the Swedish royal family, frequently participating in public affairs and royal duties. However, in light of her recent surgery, the royal palace has announced that the Queen will not be fulfilling any of her scheduled appointments during her recovery. This includes her upcoming engagements, which would have seen her attending several important meetings and events in the coming weeks.

According to the official royal calendar, Queen Silvia is not expected to resume her duties until the beginning of May. At that time, she will attend a meeting for her World Childhood Foundation, an organisation focused on improving the lives of children around the world. The following day, she will participate in a briefing ahead of a state visit to Iceland, which will also involve King Carl XVI Gustaf, Prince Daniel, and Prince Carl Philip.

The surgery comes shortly after Queen Silvia’s granddaughter, Princess Beatrice, welcomed a daughter, as reported earlier this year. Meanwhile, in the UK, King Charles III has resumed his royal duties after being hospitalised due to an adverse reaction to cancer treatment, and is now well enough to continue his public appearances.