Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley (née Beaulieu) first met when Elvis was 24 and Priscilla was 14, introduced by her uncle Army officer Vernon Presley in 1959 at Bad Nauheim, Germany. Elvis was born January 8, 1935; Priscilla was born May 24, 1945. They married on May 1, 1967, when Elvis was 32 and Priscilla was 21. Their only child, Lisa Marie Presley, was born on February 1, 1968, when Elvis was 33 and Priscilla was 22. This relationship explainer outlines their ages at key moments and contextualizes the timeline within public records and widely reported biographical details.
Meeting Ages and Early Contact
Elvis age at first meeting
Elvis Presley was 24 years old when he met Priscilla Beaulieu in 1959 in Germany during his military service. Priscilla, his cousin by marriage through her mother’s side, was 14 at the time. Their initial connection happened in the context of Elvis’s service and Vernon Presley’s efforts to host him socially while stationed near Wiesbaden.
Key ages at first encounter
| Person | Age at Meeting (1959) | Birth Date |
|---|---|---|
| Elvis Presley | 24 | January 8, 1935 |
| Priscilla Presley | 14 | May 24, 1945 |
Engagement and Marriage Ages
Courtship and engagement
After reconnecting in the mid-1960s, Elvis proposed in 1966. By early 1967, both families prepared for a May wedding. Public records confirm they married on May 1, 1967, in a private ceremony attended by immediate family. At marriage, Elvis was 32, Priscilla was 21, marking a 11-year age gap between them.
marriage ages at wedding
| Event | Date | Elvis Age | Priscilla Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | May 1, 1967 | 32 | 21 |
Birth of Lisa Marie Presley
Childbirth and ages
Lisa Marie Presley was born on February 1, 1968. At that time, Elvis was 33 and Priscilla was 22. The birth followed about seven months after their marriage and represented a significant family milestone that drew considerable media attention.