1973 Press Photo King Gustav Adolf of Sweden

Anxiety for Europe's oldest Monarch.: Europe's oldest monarch, 90-year-old King Gustav Adolf of Sweden, was today receiving artificial breathing aid following emergency overnight surgery for a serious stomach ailment. His condition was said to be satisfactory after the three-hour operation at Helsingborg Hospital ,where he was rushed last Saturday after suffering an intestinal hemorrhage. Photo shows Crown Prince Carl Gustav, heir to the Swedish throne.

Photo measures 10 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 8-21-1973.

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