The veil has been lifted on a deeply private family conflict tearing apart the Presley dynasty. Explosive legal documents have revealed a heartfelt, yet devastating, letter written by Priscilla Presley to her granddaughter, actress Riley Keough.
The correspondence lays bare the emotional turmoil following the tragic death of Lisa Marie Presley in January 2023. At the heart of the dispute is control over the iconic Graceland mansion and the vast financial empire of the late King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley.
A Grandmother's Plea
In the deeply personal letter, Priscilla, 78, expresses her profound hurt and confusion at being seemingly sidelined in the trust that governs Elvis's estate. She directly addresses Riley, 34, writing that she was "extremely hurt and offended by your actions" and felt she was being "put in a position to have to fight for everything your grandfather and mother wanted me to have."
Priscilla's words paint a picture of a matriarch feeling alienated from her own family, stating she had "never been met with such resistance and opposition from family" in her five decades of work protecting the Elvis legacy.
The Core of the Legal Strife
The legal battle erupted over the amendment of a "living trust" created by Lisa Marie in 2016. This crucial document originally named Priscilla and Lisa Marie’s former business manager, Barry Siegel, as trustees.
However, a 2022 amendment removed them both, placing Riley and Lisa Marie’s younger twin daughters in control. Priscilla's legal challenge questions the authenticity and validity of this amendment, citing alleged irregularities including a missing witness signature and Lisa Marie's name being misspelled.
Riley's Ascension and a Fractured Family
Following a settlement earlier this year, Riley Keough was named the sole trustee of her mother's Promenade Trust, which holds the valuable assets. As part of the agreement, Priscilla was removed as a trustee but was granted a lump sum payment and will continue to receive financial support from the estate.
Despite this legal resolution, the released letter reveals the raw human emotion and familial fracture that the courtroom proceedings have caused, showing that while legal battles can be settled, personal wounds often take much longer to heal.
