Harry is told to quit smoking by Meghan
MEGHAN Markle is said to have persuaded fiance Prince Harry to quit smoking because she wants to have children.
The 36-year-old American actress reportedly wants to start a family “immediately” after their wedding on May 19 and told Harry his smoking habit was lowering his sperm count.
She has also encouraged him to cut down on drinking.
Harry, 33, was not a regular smoker, but has been photographed enjoying the occasional cigarette, once outside a pub in Chelsea on his 31st birthday.
But a source said he had packed it in under orders from Meghan.
“It’s no secret among friends that they want to start a family immediately,” the source told the New York Daily News. “One of the reasons she got him to quit smoking is because smoking affects sperm production.”
At Meghan’s suggestion, Harry has also reportedly obtained help with his diet from nutritionist Gabriela Peacock, who has advised Princess Eugenie in the past.
Harry is fully on board with the plan and is trying to get back to the same level of fitness as his Army days.
He has already lost 10lbs, the insider said.
Ms Peacock’s advice includes cutting out cheese, alcohol and sugar, but she does allow wine and pizza “cheat days”. Meghan, below, has always taken good care of herself and her influence is rubbing off on Harry in other ways too. He has apparently been working with a personal trainer at the KX private health club in Chelsea, where membership costs up to £700 a month. Attendees include Gwyneth Paltrow and Kylie Minogue. A source said: “He’s been spotted there at 7am almost every day. He’s getting his soldier body back.”