Social media users have been sent into meltdown after Jessica Mulroney shared a photograph of her mother-in-law Mila meeting Princess Diana – years before their daughter-in-laws became best pals. 

In a photograph which Jessica, 39, from Toronto. shared with her 331k Instagram followers on Sunday, Princess Diana and Mila – the mother of her husband Ben – can be seen sharing a joke during a royal tour in Vancouver in 1986.  

And many commented on the ‘amazing’ link in the picture – with one even dubbing the moment ‘fate.’  

‘Caption: “One day my daughter-in-law and your daughter-in-law will be the bestest of friends,’ wrote one, while another added: Princess Diana’s daughter-in-law (Meghan) and Mila Mulroney’s daughter-in-law (Jessica) are best friends years later; fate!’

Jessica Mulroney, 39, from Toronto, shared this photograph of her mother-in-law Mila meeting Princess Diana during a royal tour of Vancouver in 1986

Jessica Mulroney, 39, from Toronto, shared this photograph of her mother-in-law Mila meeting Princess Diana during a royal tour of Vancouver in 1986

Many social media users commented on the link in the picture - with both of their daughter-in-law's being the best of friends. Pictured, Jessica Mulroney and Meghan Markle attends the Instagram Dinner held at the MARS Discovery District on May 31, 2016 in Toronto, Canada

Many social media users commented on the link in the picture - with both of their daughter-in-law's being the best of friends. Pictured, Jessica Mulroney and Meghan Markle attends the Instagram Dinner held at the MARS Discovery District on May 31, 2016 in Toronto, Canada

Many social media users commented on the link in the picture – with both of their daughter-in-law’s being the best of friends. Pictured, Jessica Mulroney and Meghan Markle attends the Instagram Dinner held at the MARS Discovery District on May 31, 2016 in Toronto, Canada

One even suggested the perfect caption for the beautiful snap and penned: 'One day my daughter-in-law and your daughter-in-law will be the bestest of friends'

One even suggested the perfect caption for the beautiful snap and penned: 'One day my daughter-in-law and your daughter-in-law will be the bestest of friends'

One even suggested the perfect caption for the beautiful snap and penned: ‘One day my daughter-in-law and your daughter-in-law will be the bestest of friends’

Another wrote: ‘There are Angels amongst us – life has an unusual way of keeping us together – little did they know that their daughter-in-laws would be Best Friends,’ while a fourth penned: 

‘Your mother in law with your best friend’s mother in law! Amazing.’  

In the snap, Princess Diana can be seen wearing a tiara and lace gown, while Mila – who is the wife of former Prince Minister of Canada Brian Mulroney – opted for a silk blue dress which perfectly matched the curtain backdrop.  

In the post, which has since received over 11, 000 likes and 245 comments, many Instagram users admitted they got goosebumps after seeing the snap.

‘Wow…what a memory…wow…especially when jess is Meghan bbf. Wow,’ wrote one, while another added: ‘I have CHILLS!! These friendships and marriages are meant to be.’

Taking to the comments section, one person penned: 'Your mother in law with your best friend's mother in law! Amazing'

Taking to the comments section, one person penned: 'Your mother in law with your best friend's mother in law! Amazing'

Taking to the comments section, one person penned: ‘Your mother in law with your best friend’s mother in law! Amazing’

‘Who would have ever thought how those worlds would collide again…kismet,’ wrote another, while a further commented: ‘If you’re lucky enough to have a long life, you will see that everything comes full circle.’

Meanwhile, others commented on the ‘special memories’ attached to the photograph and suggested it should be framed.  

‘Beautiful picture and memory,’ wrote one. ‘Very special memory for all of your family to cherish. Definitely should be framed and displayed.’

A second commented: ‘A picture is worth a thousand words…..Wow! Wonder what Diana said to Mila? Does she remember? Such a special memory for Mila to have,’ while a third wrote:   

‘Wonderful memory! I remember when they visited Canada! Your mum-in-law was a great First Lady of Canada!’

Many insisted that the photograph is something to 'cherish' forever due to the memories it holds (pictured)

Many insisted that the photograph is something to 'cherish' forever due to the memories it holds (pictured)

Many insisted that the photograph is something to ‘cherish’ forever due to the memories it holds (pictured)

A further added: ‘Beautiful…..who knew then what today would bring,’ while another penned: ‘Historical. What a gorgeous moment.’

Meanwhile, some social media users dubbed their ‘two favourite ladies’ being together in one picture together as ‘iconic.’

‘So much class and beauty from two true Queens, you know Princess Di was beautiful but her smile was always something amazing,’ wrote one, while another penned: 

‘Thank you for this picture. I had always hoped to one day get a picture of my two  favourite women together.’   

A third who was there on that momentous night also told how it will be etched in her mind forever.

‘Will never forget this night,’ she wrote. ‘I was one of hundreds of BCIT volunteers at this welcome dinner in Van. Both women stunningly beautiful and I recall both couples had such a presence as they walked together past us.’ 

Others were delighted that the photograph captured a special moment between two of their 'favourites' (pictured)

Others were delighted that the photograph captured a special moment between two of their 'favourites' (pictured)

Others were delighted that the photograph captured a special moment between two of their ‘favourites’ (pictured)

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