Summary:
- Riley Keough, Elvis's 34-year-old granddaughter, has become the sole owner of Graceland.
- A recent settlement approved by a judge appointed Keough as the sole trustee of her mother Lisa Marie Presley's estate.
- The ownership transition follows a legal dispute with her grandmother, Priscilla Presley.
- Keough has emphasized positive relations with Priscilla and looks forward to maintaining her grandfather's legacy.
This morning, fans are flocking to Memphis as Graceland kicks off its annual Elvis week, and it comes amid a changing of the guard at the iconic Rock and Roll Estate. Elvis's granddaughter, 34-year-old actress Riley Keough, is now the new owner of the property, which was originally gifted by Elvis to her mother, Lisa Marie Presley, who died in January.
Just days ago, a judge approved a settlement appointing Keough as the sole trustee of Lisa Marie's estate, following a legal battle with her grandmother, Priscilla Presley. Keough, speaking out to Vanity Fair in a new interview, denied any bad blood with Priscilla. She said, things with grandma will be happy. There was a bit of upheaval, but now everything is going to be how it was. She's a beautiful woman, and she was a huge part of creating my grandfather's legacy and Graceland.
As the Elvis week celebrations begin, Riley Keough's ownership of Graceland marks a significant transition in the history of this iconic estate. With legal battles settled and Keough taking the reins, fans and observers await to see how the legacy of Elvis Presley will continue under her stewardship.