The dad-to-be reportedly spoke to a 69-year-old Buddhist monk named Kelsang Sonam, who gave Harry a copy of a book entitled "8 Steps to Happiness", after the prince told him he meditates every day.
Random fact of the day: a 69-year-old Buddhist monk named Kelsang Sonam, who gave Harry a copy of a book entitled "8 Steps to Happiness", said the prince told him he meditates every day #Birkenhead
It comes after Prince Charles" charity provided funding for yoga, meditation, and "breath-focused stretches" for young prisoners, in a bid to help restore "hope and positivity" behind bars.
According to the Prince of Wales"s Charitable Foundation"s annual report for 2018, the charity last year handed a "small grant" to the Prison Phoenix Trust, which "encourages prisoners in the development of their spiritual welfare, through the practices of meditation and yoga, working with silence and the breath".
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex leave Westminster Abbey, London, after attending a National Service to mark the centenary of the Armistice.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex wear traditional Maori cloaks called a Korowai during a visit to Te Papaiouru, Ohinemutu, in Rotorua, before a lunch in honour of Harry and Meghan, on day four of the royal couple"s tour of New Zealand.
The Duchess of Sussex during a visit to Te Papaiouru, Ohinemutu, in Rotorua, before a lunch in honour of Harry and Meghan, on day four of the royal couple"s tour of New Zealand.
The Duchess of Sussex waves to the crowds at Government Gardens during their visit to Rotorua, New Zealand on October 31, 2018. (Photo by Alan Gibson/New Zealand Herald/Sipa USA)
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex during a visit to the Kiwi Breeding Programme at Rainbow Springs in Rotorua, New Zealand, on day four of the royal couple"s tour of New Zealand.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex walk through a forest during a visit to Redwoods Tree Walk and Mountain Biking Showcase in Rotorua, New Zealand, on day four of the royal couple"s tour of New Zealand.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex wear traditional Maori cloaks called Korowai during a visit to Te Papaiouru, Ohinemutu, in Rotorua, before a lunch in honour of Harry and Meghan, on day four of the royal couple"s tour of New Zealand.
Meghan Duchess of Sussex attends a reception hosted by the Prime Minister at the Auckland War Memorial Museum, on day three of the royal couple"s tour of New Zealand. Photo credit should read: Doug Peters/EMPICS
The Duchess of Sussex presents an award to En-Hakkorey Lautasi Pepese during a visit to Pillars, in Auckland, New Zealand, which is a charity operating across New Zealand that supports children who have a parent in prison by providing special mentoring schemes, on day three of the royal couple"s tour of New Zealand.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern (right) during a visit to Pillars, in Auckland, New Zealand, which is a charity operating across New Zealand that supports children who have a parent in prison by providing special mentoring schemes, on day three of the royal couple"s tour of New Zealand.
Prince Harry Duke of Sussex and Meghan Duchess of Sussex take part in the dedication of the Carol Whaley Native Bush to the Queen"s Commonwealth Canopy. They also planted two trees and took part in a Welly Wanging contest which Team Duchess of Sussex won at Redvale, North Shore, New Zealand. Photo credit should read: Doug Peters/EMPICS
Prince Harry Duke of Sussex and Meghan Duchess of Sussex take part in the dedication of the Carol Whaley Native Bush to the Queen"s Commonwealth Canopy. They also planted two trees and took part in a Welly Wanging contest which Team Duchess of Sussex won at Redvale, North Shore, New Zealand. Photo credit should read: Doug Peters/EMPICS
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stand under an umbrella during a heavy downpour of rain as they attend a dedication of an area of bush to the Queen"s Commonwealth Canopy, in Redvale on the North Shore, on day three of the royal couple"s tour of New Zealand.
The Duchess of Sussex takes part in a welly wanging contest following a dedication of an area of bush to the Queen"s Commonwealth Canopy, in Redvale on the North Shore, on day three of the royal couple"s tour of New Zealand.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex pose for a photo with actors in costume during a visit to Courtenay Creative, in Wellington, on day two of the royal couple"s tour of New Zealand.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are greeted by actors in costume as they arrive for a visit to Courtenay Creative, in Wellington, on day two of the royal couple"s tour of New Zealand.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, ahead of meeting with young people in the mental health sector at the Wellington Cafe, Wellington, New Zealand.
Britain"s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, (C) and Britain"s Meghan, Duchess of Sussex (L) leave with Britain"s Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, (R) and Britain"s Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, (2R) after attending the wedding of Britain"s Princess Eugenie of York and Jack Brooksbank at St George"s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on October 12, 2018. (Photo by Gareth Fuller / POOL / AFP) (Photo credit should read GARETH FULLER/AFP/Getty Images)
FRENSHAM, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 04: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attends the wedding of Charlie Van Straubenzee on August 4, 2018 in Frensham, United Kingdom. Prince Harry attended the same prep school as Charlie van Straubenzee and have been good friends ever since. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImage)
TOPSHOT - Britain"s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex wave from the Ascot Landau Carriage during their carriage procession on the Long Walk as they head back towards Windsor Castle in Windsor, on May 19, 2018 after their wedding ceremony. (Photo by Tolga AKMEN / AFP) (Photo credit should read TOLGA AKMEN/AFP/Getty Images)
TOPSHOT - Britain"s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex (R) removes the veil of US actress Meghan Markle (L) as they stand at the altar together before Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby (C) in St George"s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018 during their wedding ceremony. (Photo by Owen Humphreys / POOL / AFP) (Photo credit should read OWEN HUMPHREYS/AFP/Getty Images)
TOPSHOT - Britain"s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex kisses his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex as they leave from the West Door of St George"s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018 after their wedding ceremony. (Photo by Danny Lawson / POOL / AFP) (Photo credit should read DANNY LAWSON/AFP/Getty Images)
TOPSHOT - Britain"s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex kisses his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex as they leave from the West Door of St George"s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018 after their wedding ceremony. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / POOL / AFP) (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images)
TOPSHOT - Britain"s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex emerge from the West Door of St George"s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018 after their wedding ceremony. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / various sources / AFP) (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images)
TOPSHOT - Britain"s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and his wife, Britain"s Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex leave St George"s Chapel after their wedding ceremony in Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018. (Photo by Jonathan Brady / POOL / AFP) (Photo credit should read JONATHAN BRADY/AFP/Getty Images)
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend an engagement at the charity, "Survivors" Network" during an official visit to Sussex on October 3, 2018 in Brighton, United Kingdom. The Duke and Duchess married on May 19th 2018 in Windsor and were conferred The Duke & Duchess of Sussex by The Queen. (Photo by WPA Pool/Getty Images)
WIDNES, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 14: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 24 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Meghan, Duchess of Sussex"s hair is blown in the wind as she attends a ceremony to open the new Mersey Gateway Bridge on June 14, 2018 in Widnes, England. Meghan Markle married Prince Harry last month to become The Duchess of Sussex and this is her first engagement with the Queen. During the visit the pair will open a road bridge in Widnes and visit The Storyhouse and Town Hall in Chester. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
WIDNES, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 14: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 24 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Queen Elizabeth II attend a ceremony to open the new Mersey Gateway Bridge on June 14, 2018 in Widnes, England. Meghan Markle married Prince Harry last month to become The Duchess of Sussex and this is her first engagement with the Queen. During the visit the pair will open a road bridge in Widnes and visit The Storyhouse and Town Hall in Chester. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrive at the University of Chichester, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, as part of their first joint official visit to Sussex. Picture date: Wednesday October 3rd, 2018. Photo credit should read: Matt Crossick/ EMPICS.
Meghan Markle, The Duchess of Sussex, pictured at Aras an Uachtarain in Dublin, where she met the President of Ireland, Michael Higgins. Picture date: Wednesday July 11th, 2018. Photo credit should read: Matt Crossick/ EMPICS Entertainment.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex at a garden party at Buckingham Palace in London which they are attending as their first royal engagement as a married couple.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wedding date announced as May 19, 2018. File Photo by: KGC-03/STAR MAX/IPx 2017 11/27/17 Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during an official photocall to announce the engagement of Prince Harry and actress Meghan Markle at The Sunken Gardens at Kensington Palace on November 27, 2017 in London, England. His Royal Highness Prince Harry Of Wales and Ms. Meghan Markle are engaged to be married. The wedding will take place in Spring 2018. The couple became engaged in London earlier this month. Prince Harry informed The Queen and other close members of his family and also sought and received the blessing of Ms. Markle"s parents. (London, England, UK)
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wedding date announced as May 19, 2018. File Photo by: KGC-375/STAR MAX/IPx 2017 11/27/17 Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during an official photocall to announce the engagement of Prince Harry and actress Meghan Markle at The Sunken Gardens at Kensington Palace on November 27, 2017 in London, England. His Royal Highness Prince Harry Of Wales and Ms. Meghan Markle are engaged to be married. The wedding will take place in Spring 2018. The couple became engaged in London earlier this month. Prince Harry informed The Queen and other close members of his family and also sought and received the blessing of Ms. Markle"s parents. (London, England, UK)
In this photo released by Kensington Palace on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017, Britain"s Prince Harry and Meghan Markle pose an official engagement photo, at Frogmore House, in Windsor, England. (Alexi Lubomirski via AP)
In this photo released by Kensington Palace on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017, Britain"s Prince Harry and Meghan Markle pose for one of two official engagement photos, at Frogmore House, in Windsor, England. (Alexi Lubomirski via AP)
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Meghan and Harry had a busy day of engagements in Birkenhead, visiting a charity for vulnerable women, a community supermarket and cafe to help less fortunate families and a local youth project.
The Duchess also let slip to well-wishers that she is around six months pregnant and is due to give birth at the end of April or beginning of May.
The couple will attend the premiere of Cirque du Soleil"s Totem on Wednesday night, in support of Sentebale.
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