They were one of the world’s most famous couples.
When rock star Elvis Presley married Priscilla, many people were probably disappointed. Thousands, maybe even millions, had hoped to win Elvis’ heart themselves.
During their marriage, Elvis and Priscilla had a daughter named Lisa Marie. But after they split up, Priscilla had another child.
Recently, this unknown son has stepped into the spotlight…
Priscilla Presley was part of one of the world’s most famous couples when she was married to Elvis Presley.
Elvis and Priscilla first met at a party in Bad Nauheim, Germany.
Priscilla was only 14 years old, but she made a strong impression on Elvis.
About a week and a half after Priscilla arrived in Germany, she was eating at a place popular with military personnel. Suddenly, someone asked her if she wanted to meet Elvis. She thought it was a joke, but the person was serious.
“For my so-called date with Elvis, I didn’t dress up; I just wore a little sailor dress, because I still didn’t believe it. And the next thing I knew I was on my way to Elvis’ house, which he shared with his father, Vernon Presley,” Priscilla remembered.
“Three or four of Elvis’ friends were with their dates, and a couple of girls dropped by. It was a very casual evening – a family atmosphere. Elvis was sitting in a chair when I arrived and he got up and shook my hand. Then reality hit me, and I thought, ‘What am I doing here?’”
Two years later, Elvis invited Priscilla to stay at his home in Los Angeles for the summer. She returned to Graceland later that year to celebrate Christmas.
By the next spring, Elvis convinced her family to let Priscilla move to the US to live near Graceland. Soon after, she moved in with Elvis.
On Christmas in 1966, they got engaged, and on May 1, 1967, they got married in Las Vegas. The next year, Priscilla and Elvis had their daughter, Lisa Marie.
However, by 1968, Elvis had lost his attraction to Priscilla. He admitted that he didn’t want to marry her in the first place and told his friend Lamar Fike that he “didn’t pull out in time.”
When Elvis suggested a “trial separation” to Priscilla, she was completely shocked, according to the Daily Mail. In her memoir, Priscilla mentioned that Elvis had told her before they were married that he couldn’t make love to a woman who had a child. This reportedly happened after she gave birth to their daughter, according to Vice.
Elvis and Priscilla separated on February 23, 1972, but they stayed close. On the day of their divorce, they left the courthouse holding hands.
“I divorced him even though I still loved him, but I needed to find out what the world was like. The greatest thing about our relationship is that we still loved each other,” Priscilla said.
After breaking up with Elvis, Priscilla focused on her career as a businesswoman. She opened a clothing store in Los Angeles, which became very successful and attracted many celebrities.
After Elvis died, Priscilla played a key role in turning Graceland into a tourist attraction. This became a huge success both culturally and financially.
Priscilla’s only biological child, Lisa Marie Presley, had four children: Benjamin, Danielle, Finley, and Harper. Unfortunately, the family has faced tremendous heartbreak recently, as both Benjamin and Lisa Marie have passed away.
Did you know that Priscilla Presley also has a son named Navarone with businessman Marco Garibaldi? He hasn’t been talked about much, especially with all the attention on Lisa Marie, who sadly passed away in February 2023.
Navarone has kept a low profile and hasn’t been as famous as his late half-sister, Lisa Marie. However, he does show up on his mother’s social media now and then, and they have a very close relationship.
Now 36 years old, Navarone loves reptiles and collects pythons. He’s also passionate about music and makes a living as a rock artist with his band, “Them Guns.”
Navarone was born to Priscilla Presley and Marco Garibaldi on March 1, 1987, in Santa Monica, California.
Marco Garibaldi was Priscilla’s second serious partner, and they were together for 20 years. During their relationship, Priscilla chose not to play Elvis’s music at home.
Navarone explained to People, “I think my dad had a bit of a complex about it. It wasn’t until after he left that my mom started playing his music again freely.”
Navarone grew up in Los Angeles but moved to Santa Cruz when he was 18. During his teenage years, he struggled with substance abuse. He told People that he needed fentanyl “every 45 minutes” during his younger years.
Because his mother was once married to Elvis Presley, Navarone attracted media attention, which likely affected him.
“I got in trouble more than everyone else because parents would find out who my mom was and use it as an excuse to talk to her,” he told People. “I wasn’t very comfortable with it.”
Thankfully, the 36-year-old musician stopped using hard drugs in 2020.
Recently, things have been going well for Navarone. He married his Swiss girlfriend, Elisa, in 2022. They had their wedding at a hotel in Konolfingen, Switzerland.
“I never thought I would find someone so understanding and supportive,” Navarone, the frontman of Them Guns, told People last year. “She makes everything we do effortless, and I can’t imagine life without her.”
Priscilla Presley, of course, attended the wedding and was very happy to see her son marry the love of his life.
“They’ve been together for four years, and we’ve all been waiting patiently for this day,” she told People.
Sadly, the past few months have been tough for the Presley family. Navarone, like many others, was devastated by the death of Lisa Marie in February 2022.
The day after Lisa Marie died, Navarone shared a photo of them together.
He wrote, “Big sister… I hope you are now at peace and happy with your Dad and your son by your side. I know the past couple of years weren’t easy for you, and I wish things had been different between us. Regardless, you are my sister, and I’m sending love and prayers for your journey home.”
Navarone said he wasn’t very close to his big sister, but he attended Lisa’s memorial service at Graceland.
“It’s still so surreal,” he said.
Let’s all think of Navarone during this tough time! Losing a family member is never easy. We hope this talented man can stay away from drugs and have a happy life with his lovely wife!