King Harald V of Norway, who has been on sick leave over the past few months after knee surgery, has recovered and is ready to take up his duties, TASS reported.

He will resume his constitutional duties on Monday, April 12.

The king was hospitalized on January 29 and operated on the next day.

Over the past year and a half, Harald V has been hospitalized several times for various reasons, including breathing problems and heart surgery. The king is 84 years old, he ascended the throne in 1991.