Fact Check: How Old Was Priscilla When She Had Lisa Marie Presley Vs. Common Internet Rumors?
The path from their initial encounter in Germany to the delivery room in Memphis took more than eight years. Priscilla did not permanently relocate to Memphis until March 1963, when her parents agreed to let her finish her senior year at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral High School under strict conditions. She lived initially with Elvis's father, Vernon Presley, before spending more time at Graceland.
Their formal wedding did not take place until May 1, 1967, at the Aladdin Hotel Las Vegas wedding suite, orchestrated largely by Elvis's manager, Colonel Tom Parker, to maximize press exposure while minimizing public scrutiny. The timing of their daughter's birth has long sparked lighthearted commentary among biographers: Lisa Marie arrived exactly nine months after wedding bells rang in Nevada.
| Milestone Event | Date | Priscilla's Age | Elvis's Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| First meeting in Bad Nauheim, Germany | September 13, 1959 | 14 years old | 24 years old |
| Permanent move to Memphis (High School Senior) | March 1963 | 17 years old | 28 years old |
| Marriage at Aladdin Hotel, Las Vegas | May 1, 1967 | 21 years old | 32 years old |
| Birth of Lisa Marie Presley | February 1, 1968 | 22 years old | 33 years old |
| Official divorce finalized | October 9, 1973 | 28 years old | 38 years old |