**1959:**
– Elvis meets 14-year-old Priscilla Beaulieu while stationed in Germany during his military service.
– They begin a courtship that continues through letters and visits.
**1962:**
– Priscilla moves to Graceland, Elvis’s home in Memphis, after finishing high school.
– The couple’s relationship becomes more public, and Priscilla adapts to the pressures of Elvis’s fame.
**1963:**
– Elvis proposes to Priscilla, and they get engaged.
– Priscilla’s life in Graceland is luxurious but isolated, and she struggles with the demands of being Elvis’s partner.
**1967:**
– Elvis and Priscilla get married on May 1st in Las Vegas.
– The couple’s only child, Lisa Marie Presley, is born on February 1st.
– Priscilla faces challenges in adjusting to her role as a wife and mother while living in Elvis’s world.
**1972:**
– The Presleys’ marriage begins to deteriorate due to Elvis’s increasing drug use, erratic behavior, and infidelity.
– Priscilla becomes more independent and begins pursuing her own interests outside of her role as Elvis’s wife.
**1973:**
– Elvis and Priscilla separate in February, leading to their eventual divorce.
– Priscilla gains custody of Lisa Marie while Elvis provides financial support.
**1977:**
– Elvis Presley tragically passes away on August 16th at the age of 42.
– Priscilla, deeply affected by his death, continues to raise Lisa Marie and becomes involved in managing Elvis’s estate and legacy.
Despite the iconic status of their relationship, Elvis and Priscilla’s marriage faced numerous challenges, ultimately leading to their separation and divorce. The pressures of fame, the age difference, and Elvis’s personal struggles took a toll on their relationship, even though their love story remains a significant part of both their legacies.
