
Harry, who was once on 20 ciggies a day, managed to kick the habit for a year. But he was spotted having a puff at a pal's wedding.
Now the prince, who will be 25 this month, is hoping he can beat the addiction once and for all by reading McKenna's bestseller Quit Smoking Now.
Harry started lighting up again because of the stress of tests and training with the RAF over the summer for his new role in the military.
An insider said: "He has been feeling the pressure, and as a result he has turned back to cigs.
"Harry knows that it doesn't look good to younger people who look up to him. He is really trying to quit."
Harry was given a copy of McKenna's book by a pal and thinks it will finally help him give up.
Quit Smoking Now has received many endorsements from celeb fans.
The program appeals to Harry because it is supposed to help "retrain your mind".
The prince knows, however, that in the end it will all be down to his own willpower.
He has been following the book and CD that comes with it.
Harry was spotted puffing away last month at the reception of his friend Nicholas van Cutsem. Prince William and Kate Middleton were also wedding guests.
Harry has not had the easiest summer following his split with girlfriend Chelsea Davy
But he is said to be angry with himself for returning to the evil weed.
Cigarettes have been part of Harry's life since he was 14 at Eton.
Prince Charles, who has never smoked, is shocked that his son got hooked in the first place.
As a soldier Harry was known to get through 20 Marlboro Lights a night.
Last night a source close to Paul McKenna said the hypnotist would be happy to meet Harry if it would help.
Celebs helped by him include Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood and film director Guy Ritchie.
PRINCE Harry and his ex Chelsy have had a string of secret dates, we can reveal.
The couple, who split in January, have met several times since she got back from holiday in July.
Chelsy has seen Harry at his London home, Clarence House, and his Shropshire cottage.
A close source revealed: "It is very early days. They are friends and are keen to keep in touch.
"They have gone to great lengths to keep people from knowing that they have met."
We revealed that Chelsy ditched Harry after five years as she was tired of his playboy antics. Since then both have seen other people.
The source added: "Talk of reconciliation is premature but they have remained good friends."
This article has 17 comments
I stopped with the help of nicotine gum and friends on Toby Quitter, getting support from other people in the same situation is "the real thing" and it works. Prince Harry should try that.
By Nick. Posted September 25 2009 at 1:28 PM.
He continues to act like a complete fool and his girlfriend is homely
By Jane. Posted September 20 2009 at 4:57 PM.
I smoked for 17 years - cutting down and giving up for weeks and months over the years. In September 2008 I bought Alan Carrs 'The Easy Way to Stop Smoking' and after one reading I never picked up a cigarette again!!! So one year and not even the slightest inclination to smoke again - I live with a smoker and when I go out all my friends smoke and I've no interest or desire to ever light up again.
By Denis. Posted September 12 2009 at 4:58 PM.
I think Harry should talk to his DAD,who has experienced similar difficult problems, while serving as an officer in the armed forces.
By J Simpson. Posted September 8 2009 at 2:10 AM.
I tried lots of different ways to give up - Alan Cars book is the best way to do it.
By Val. Posted September 7 2009 at 9:49 PM.
Was quite ill with smoking but been stopped two weeks now after 30 years. Starting to feel a lot better now but still cant stand non smoker types, they are the reason I started in the first place
By Steve. Posted September 7 2009 at 1:03 AM.
smoking is for fools!
wait a minute................thats why he smokes
By dave. Posted September 6 2009 at 5:23 PM.
It's easy to quit smoking. It only requires you to say to yourself, "I just put one out." Every time you reach for the pack. Throw them out and believe in yourself. Tell yourself that you don't smoke.
I quit in 1976 after a dreadful cold and flu that I picked up on a trip to the UK. Haven't had a cold since.
By Dee Sturber. Posted September 6 2009 at 12:46 PM.
if he wants to smoke that is his business.why do people blame smoking for every illness.what about car fumes alcohol causes more illness than anything.not to mention violence.there is more stress on heath service through alcohol.so leave him alone.
By kathleen roberts. Posted September 6 2009 at 12:09 PM.
Without doubt Alan Carr's book is the best.
By Thomas . Posted September 6 2009 at 10:57 AM.
he'd be better off with Allen Carr's Easyway
By andy cowlishaw. Posted September 6 2009 at 9:09 AM.
He would be better off with Alan Carrs (no not the comedian bloke) book called, "the easy way to give up smoking" they do clinics too, I have tried Paul McKenna self help and think he is very good but for quitting fags Alan Carrs book is genius and works without effort or the cravings and feelings of loss that people get when quitting this evil weed.
By Fred. Posted September 6 2009 at 9:59 AM.
Please do not insult our soldiers by calling this idiot a soldier. Like his father and brother, he only plays at being one. The sooner we get rid of this dreadful family the better.
By Jonathan. Posted September 6 2009 at 9:32 AM.
The guys an idiot. She should find someone more stable.
By Thomas . Posted September 6 2009 at 9:37 AM.
He can do a lot better than Chelsy!!!!! He needs her like he needs a hole in his head. She's just split with him in an effort to manipulate and control him. Stay strong Harry your well rid of a very selfish, manipulative women!!!! Grow up and find someone sincere and intelligent enough to love you completely!!! There's someone wonderful waiting out there somewhere for you. Chelsy is a spoil bratt!!! PLAYING ON YOUR HEART STRINGS TO GET HER OWN WAY!!! SEE HER FOR WHAT SHE REALLY IS! COME ON BE STRONG AND WAKE UP TO HER EMOTIONAL BLACKMAIL......
By maria. Posted September 6 2009 at 7:39 AM.
I think getting back with Chelsy is far worse for his health.
By Trin. Posted September 6 2009 at 1:40 AM.
Ingnore the fanatical anti-smoking fascists
who have nothing better to do with their
saddo lives Hal and keep on puffing away.
By SickOfItAll. Posted September 6 2009 at 1:05 AM.