In deeply personal revelations from her forthcoming memoir, Priscilla Presley has peeled back the glittering curtain on her life with the King of Rock and Roll, sharing intimate details that challenge the public's perception of their legendary relationship.
The King's Early Awakening
Perhaps the most startling disclosure concerns Elvis's own sexual history. Priscilla claims that the music icon was not the experienced lover many assumed him to be, but rather had his first sexual encounter at the tender age of just 12 years old. This early loss of innocence, she suggests, shaped the man he would become.
A Mother's Protective Advice
The memoir, titled 'Elvis and Me', delves into the complex dynamics of their marriage, particularly surrounding the birth of their daughter, Lisa Marie. Priscilla recounts a poignant conversation with her mother, Ann, who offered stark counsel on how to handle the relentless rumours of Elvis's infidelities with a string of Hollywood starlets.
'You have a child now,' Ann Beaulieu told her daughter. 'You have to think of her. You have to trust him and ignore the stories.' This advice, while well-intentioned, placed a heavy burden on the young mother, forcing her to navigate the painful whispers of betrayal while maintaining a public facade.
Life in the Gilded Cage
Priscilla's account paints a picture of life inside Graceland as a gilded cage, where fame and adulation came at the cost of personal peace. The constant speculation about Elvis's affairs with leading ladies from his films created an undercurrent of tension, which she felt compelled to dismiss for the sake of their family unit.
The excerpts promise a raw and unflinching look at the reality behind one of the world's most famous marriages, offering a new perspective on the sacrifices made in the shadow of immense fame.
