Jamie Lee Curtis had a close encounter with Diana, Princess of Wales, on the set of a cherished film just months before the tragic car accident in Paris that claimed Diana's life.

The weekend of 31 August marked 28 years since Princess Diana’s untimely passing. The royal was traveling in a Mercedes-Benz, which crashed at high speed in the Pont de l’Alma tunnel, resulting in the deaths of driver Henri Paul and Egyptian filmmaker Dodi Fayed.

Diana, a mother of two, succumbed to her injuries in a hospital, while bodyguard Trevor Rees-Jones survived.

In tribute to the anniversary of the Princess’s death, Curtis, 66, shared an anecdotal note on Instagram about their near meeting.

According to the Freakier Friday star, Diana visited the set of Fierce Creatures, the follow-up to 1998’s A Fish Called Wanda, on the same day Curtis was filming scenes.

Jamie Lee Curtis recounted her near meeting with Princess Diana (GEOFF ROBINS/AFP via Getty Images)

“We were filming at Pinewood deep in the forest. During a break, I hopped into a golf cart and drove a mile back to the dressing rooms to use the restroom,” she recounted.

“My driver knocked on the door, informing me that [Diana] had arrived with her sons. I rushed back in the golf cart, but by the time I returned, she was leaving. I wasn’t going to chase her just to express my admiration.”

“The following day, I penned a letter explaining my absence and admiration, which was delivered to Kensington Palace. To my surprise, the next day I received a reply from her, thanking me for understanding and expressing her anticipation of meeting, acknowledging nature’s call as a universal experience.”

Curtis noted that she never had the opportunity to meet the Princess in person again, as she passed away two months later, at age 36.

The Princess reportedly replied to Curtis, indicating a future meeting (David Levenson/Getty Images)

“I recall watching the news and then turning it off, aware of the media frenzy and the relentless images of that tunnel,” she reflected.

The Oscar winner mentioned having a book on meditation by her bedside at the time of Diana’s passing, which prompted her to reflect on living wisely and loving deeply.

She continued: “I immediately thought of Princess Diana and her wise living. How she escaped that sham of a marriage and addressed her personal struggles with courage and compassion, like when she comforted a young man with HIV/AIDS and walked through a minefield.”

“I truly believe she learned to live wisely.”

The Knives Out star praised Diana for her humanitarian efforts (Stephanie Augello/Variety)

Curtis added: “We all remember her open arms as her sons ran to her after time apart.

“She loved them in a way no royal had before and she truly loved the world. Even today, I am moved by her grace and courage, comforted knowing she lived a mindful, loving life.”

Curtis’ post drew hundreds of fans to the comments, with one Instagram user writing: “I’m not a royal fan, but I loved her. Still do. I watched her wedding, her funeral, and everything in between. This was a very sad day.”

Another added: “I don’t usually read stories here completely, but yours was so moving... this is why the world loved her! Thank you for sharing this.”

A third commented: “Beautiful tribute to a beautiful soul. She was and always will be The People’s Queen Diana. The world is a better place because of her. Her life and memory will always be a blessing!”

The royal passed away 28 years ago (Tim Graham Photo Library/Getty Images)

Someone else remarked: “We will never encounter such a graceful lady on this planet again. She will always be a Queen in my heart.”

Diana’s remains were laid to rest at her ancestral home, Althorp, as directed by her brother, Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer.

The maternal uncle of William, Prince of Wales, and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, mentioned that the memorial on Oval Lake is accessible only by boat for security reasons.

Commemorating his sister’s death anniversary last month, Charles posted on Instagram: “Beautiful flowers, left yesterday by Althorp's visitors. We open for July and August each year, per an arrangement with the UK Government in 1992. Strange to think that summer season is bookended by 1 July - Diana’s birthday - and 31 August - the day she died.”