Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Priscilla Presley Discusses Marriage to Elvis in New Memoir
Priscilla Presley is releasing a book about her marriage to Elvis.
They met in Germany and eventually got married.
The book is about how hard it was for her to leave him.
She wanted to tell her story and explain the lifestyle.
She clarifies she left due to the difficult lifestyle, not lack of love.
Priscilla felt isolated and wanted to build her own life, taking classes and going to the gym.
They shared a daughter.
Priscilla Presley's new memoir discusses her life with Elvis.
The memoir is titled "Softly As I Leave You."
Priscilla states it was difficult to leave Elvis.
She emphasizes she loved Elvis and left due to lifestyle challenges.
They first met in 1959 and married in 1967 and divorced in 1973.
- Who
- Priscilla Presley and Elvis Presley
- What
- Priscilla Presley's new memoir about her life with Elvis and their marriage.
- When
- Separation occurred in 1972, divorce finalized in 1973.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- To share her life with Elvis and explain why she left him.
- Book Title
- Softly As I Leave You
- Main Topic
- Priscilla Presley's relationship with Elvis Presley
- Meeting
- 1959 in Germany
- Marriage Year
- 1967
- Divorce Year
- 1973
- Age Gap
- 14 years