Priscilla Presley's personal life has been marked by significant relationships and family events that shaped her career and public image.
Birth and Early Childhood
1945
Priscilla Ann Wagner was born on May 24, 1945, in Brooklyn, New York, to Anna Lillian Iversen and James Frederick Wagner. Her father, a U.S. Navy pilot, died in a plane crash when she was just six months old.
Stepfather and Family Moves
1948
Her mother married Paul Beaulieu, a U.S. Air Force officer, who adopted Priscilla. The family frequently moved due to her stepfather's military career, eventually settling in West Germany.
Meeting Elvis Presley
1959
At 14 years old, Priscilla met Elvis Presley while he was stationed in West Germany. They began a romantic relationship that lasted several years.
Marriage to Elvis Presley
1967
Priscilla married Elvis Presley on May 1, 1967, in Las Vegas. The couple had a daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, in 1968.
Divorce from Elvis
1973
Priscilla and Elvis divorced in 1973, but she remained a key figure in managing his estate and legacy after his death in 1977.
Elvis's Death and Estate Management
1977
Following Elvis's death, Priscilla became the executor of his estate, transforming Graceland into a successful tourist attraction and business enterprise.
Death of Lisa Marie Presley
2023
Priscilla's daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, passed away in January 2023, leading to legal disputes over the management of Elvis's estate.
