Jamie Lee Curtis and Princess Diana: A Missed Meeting That Led to an Emotional Exchange
THE ROYAL NEAR-MISS: JAMIE LEE CURTIS SHOCKS WITH HEARTBREAKING STORY OF CLOSE ENCOUNTER WITH PRINCESS DIANA
In a jaw-dropping revelation that will leave fans of the late Princess Diana spellbound, Hollywood star Jamie Lee Curtis has shared an intimate and emotional account of how she narrowly missed meeting the beloved royal just hours before her tragic death.
It's been 28 years since the world was left reeling by the news of Princess Diana's untimely passing in a car crash in Paris. And now, actress Jamie Lee Curtis has opened up about a chance encounter that could have changed the course of history – had fate not intervened.
The star, known for her iconic roles in Halloween and Trading Places, took to Instagram on Sunday to share a poignant post that will tug at your heartstrings. In it, she reveals that Princess Diana was scheduled to visit the set of Fierce Creatures in 1997, a comedy film directed by John Cleese and written by Cleese and his ex-wife, Valerie.
As Curtis recounts, the cast and crew were filming deep within the woods of Pinewood Studios when she took a short break. "I jumped into a golf cart and drove the mile back to the dressing room block to use the restroom," she wrote. But little did she know that in those few minutes away from the set, Princess Diana had arrived with her two young sons, Prince William and Prince Harry.
"I was told by my driver that she had arrived on set with her boys," Curtis explained. "By the time I got back, she was already walking away." The actress's near-miss encounter left her feeling guilty and regretful. She quickly penned a heartfelt letter expressing her admiration for the princess and had it sent to Kensington Palace.
To her astonishment, Princess Diana responded just 24 hours later. In a letter that Curtis has kept with her all these years, she wrote: "I'm so sorry I didn't get to meet you, also. I admire you, and I totally understand when nature calls. Of course you should choose that. I hope that we will have an opportunity in our lives to meet. Best wishes always."
Curtis was stunned by the princess's warm and humorous response, saying: "I was blown away by her kindness and generosity." And though they never got to meet in person, Curtis reflected on the experience with a sense of wonder and gratitude.
As she pondered the encounter, Curtis turned to a book on insight meditation that had been guiding her through life. She recalled how the book suggested that at the end of one's life, people often ask themselves two profound questions: Did I live wisely? And did I love well?
Curtis felt deeply moved by Princess Diana's remarkable response to these very same questions. "She loved them in a way a royal person never had and she really loved the world," Curtis wrote, referencing the iconic image of Diana embracing her sons after time apart.
The actress couldn't help but feel a sense of comfort knowing that Princess Diana lived a mindful, wise, and loving life – one that continues to inspire millions around the world. And as for their missed encounter? "Even though it left an impression on me," Curtis admitted, "I'm also comforted in knowing that she lived a life that was truly full of love."
In an earlier interview with Apple Fitness+'s Time to Walk, Curtis revealed the exact wording of her letter to Princess Diana after their near-miss. "I'm so sorry we didn't get to meet," she wrote. "I was very much looking forward to it as I admire you greatly. Unfortunately, nature called, and they don't give me many breaks, so I chose nature over you, not knowing that you were going to arrive right at that moment."
Curtis's account of her close encounter with Princess Diana is a poignant reminder of the impact one person can have on another's life – even in the briefest of moments. And as we reflect on this remarkable story, we are left wondering: what if they had met? What would their conversation have been like?
As Curtis herself mused, "It was a moment that will stay with me forever." TheScholarlyNote.com