Priscilla Presley has recently shed new light on the challenges of her marriage to the "King of Rock and Roll," Elvis Presley, including the moment she realized her husband was being unfaithful.
In an interview, Priscilla recounted the difficult period when Elvis was frequently performing in Las Vegas, a time that saw him leading a separate life from their home in Memphis, Graceland.
To ensure things were in order, Priscilla would visit their second home in Palm Springs.
It was there, while checking on the property, that she stumbled upon undeniable evidence of her husband's infidelities: the mailbox was stuffed with letters from other women.
"When I checked the mailbox, I saw mail from all girls," Priscilla explained. "I'm reading the mail, and the things that I was reading I really disapproved of and didn't like."
The letters were from girls who were being invited to meet Elvis at the house on weekends.
The correspondence clearly detailed encounters, with messages like, "'Oh Elvis, thank you for the invite. Charlie Hodge [Elvis' best friend and confidante] asked me to come up and I'm so glad you, you know, you greeted me and my girlfriends,'" and "'Elvis, I had the best night with you. Thank you so much.'"
This discovery, as she described, led her to the painful realization that Elvis was "living another life," an existence she could no longer tolerate, despite his ability to be a "good husband" when he returned home.
A Turbulent Time for the Presleys
The marriage between Elvis and Priscilla, who met when she was just 14 and he was 24, was often tumultuous.
They were married in 1967 and welcomed their daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, in 1968.
However, the years leading up to their 1973 divorce were marked by Elvis's alleged affairs, which were often exacerbated by the demanding nature of his career and the constant presence of his inner circle, the "Memphis Mafia."
Priscilla has often spoken about the isolation she felt during their marriage, noting that her life had to be entirely focused on his.
Her decision to leave him, she has said, was not because she stopped loving him—she still considers him the love of her life—but because she needed to find her own identity and experience the world outside of his shadow.
The divorce, which was ultimately amicable, led her to "finding myself for the first time."
How do you think the intense celebrity of the 1960s and 70s contributed to the challenges faced by couples like Elvis and Priscilla? Share your perspective in the comments below!
In an interview, Priscilla recounted the difficult period when Elvis was frequently performing in Las Vegas, a time that saw him leading a separate life from their home in Memphis, Graceland.
To ensure things were in order, Priscilla would visit their second home in Palm Springs.
It was there, while checking on the property, that she stumbled upon undeniable evidence of her husband's infidelities: the mailbox was stuffed with letters from other women.
"When I checked the mailbox, I saw mail from all girls," Priscilla explained. "I'm reading the mail, and the things that I was reading I really disapproved of and didn't like."
The letters were from girls who were being invited to meet Elvis at the house on weekends.
The correspondence clearly detailed encounters, with messages like, "'Oh Elvis, thank you for the invite. Charlie Hodge [Elvis' best friend and confidante] asked me to come up and I'm so glad you, you know, you greeted me and my girlfriends,'" and "'Elvis, I had the best night with you. Thank you so much.'"
This discovery, as she described, led her to the painful realization that Elvis was "living another life," an existence she could no longer tolerate, despite his ability to be a "good husband" when he returned home.
A Turbulent Time for the Presleys
The marriage between Elvis and Priscilla, who met when she was just 14 and he was 24, was often tumultuous.
They were married in 1967 and welcomed their daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, in 1968.
However, the years leading up to their 1973 divorce were marked by Elvis's alleged affairs, which were often exacerbated by the demanding nature of his career and the constant presence of his inner circle, the "Memphis Mafia."
Priscilla has often spoken about the isolation she felt during their marriage, noting that her life had to be entirely focused on his.
Her decision to leave him, she has said, was not because she stopped loving him—she still considers him the love of her life—but because she needed to find her own identity and experience the world outside of his shadow.
The divorce, which was ultimately amicable, led her to "finding myself for the first time."
How do you think the intense celebrity of the 1960s and 70s contributed to the challenges faced by couples like Elvis and Priscilla? Share your perspective in the comments below!
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