Honestly, if you’re looking for Priscilla Presley these days, you won't find her hiding away in some quiet retirement villa. At 80 years old, she’s actually busier than she’s been in a decade. Most people still think of her as the "Queen of Graceland," but her life in 2026 is a weird, high-stakes mix of international book tours, messy legal battles, and a surprisingly tight bond with her granddaughter, Riley Keough.
She isn't just sitting back and collecting royalties. Far from it.
The biggest thing on her plate right now is her new memoir, Softly, As I Leave You: Life After Elvis. It hit the shelves in late 2025, and it basically blew up. Unlike her previous books, this one gets into the gritty reality of what happened after the divorce and how she felt when her late daughter, Lisa Marie, sold off a huge chunk of the Elvis inheritance years ago. She’s been traveling the world to talk about it—just this month, she’s been hitting cities from London to Sydney.
Where is Priscilla Presley now?
Right now, she's smack in the middle of a massive global speaking tour. If you happen to be in Palm Springs on February 12, 2026, you can actually see her live at the Historic Plaza Theatre. She calls these events "An Evening with Priscilla Presley," and they’re essentially part storytelling, part Q&A. People always ask the same stuff—did Elvis wear a toupee? (She says no, it was all his.) Would he still be performing at 91? (She’s convinced he’d still be on tour.)
But it’s not all stage lights and applause.
She’s currently living in Los Angeles, though she spends a massive amount of time on planes. Her home base remains California, but her heart—and a huge part of her legal headache—is still tied to Memphis. After a very public and honestly kind of ugly dispute over Lisa Marie’s will, things have finally settled into a "new normal."
The Riley Keough Situation
For a while there, everyone thought the family was done for. When Lisa Marie passed, a 2016 amendment to her trust replaced Priscilla with her daughter Riley Keough as the sole trustee. Priscilla challenged it in court. It looked like a total disaster.
But here’s the update for 2026: they’ve made up. Sorta.
Riley is officially the boss of the Promenade Trust (which owns Graceland), but Priscilla is still a "special adviser." She gets a $100,000 annual salary for the role and a $1 million payout from the settlement. Just this past Christmas, Priscilla posted a photo of the whole "unbreakable" family together. It included Riley, the twins (Harper and Finley), and even Michael Lockwood.
Of course, the internet had a field day claiming the photo looked photoshopped. Whether it was a digital stitch-job or a real dinner, the message was clear: the Presleys are presenting a united front to the world.
The Lawsuit Nobody Saw Coming
While the family drama cooled down, a new legal fire started. Priscilla is currently locked in a nasty battle with her former business partners, Brigitte Kruse and Kevin Fialko. It started as a breach of contract thing, but it’s devolved into some truly wild territory.
- The Allegations: Kruse and Fialko have made some pretty out-there claims in court filings, even trying to drag Riley Keough into it with bizarre rumors about egg donation and celebrity kids.
- The Defense: Priscilla’s legal team, led by the heavy-hitter Marty Singer, has called these "outrageous allegations" and "shameful."
- The Impact: It’s a lot of noise for an 80-year-old to deal with, but she seems to be taking it in stride, mostly by ignoring it publicly and focusing on her book.
What Her Life Looks Like Day-to-Day
Priscilla’s days are pretty regimented. When she’s not on tour, she’s heavily involved in the "Elvis" brand. Even though she doesn't own the majority of it anymore, nothing happens without her influence. She’s still the primary gatekeeper of the King's image.
She also made a surprise cameo in the 2025 remake of The Naked Gun, which was a fun nod to her Jenna Wade days. It reminds people that she had a whole career in acting and business that had nothing to do with who she was married to at 21.
Wait, what about Navarone?
Her son, Navarone Garibaldi Garcia, is also part of the 2026 family dynamic. As part of the settlement with Riley, Navarone was granted a portion of the trust, which finally gave him some financial security independent of his mom. They remain close, even though he stays out of the "Elvis" spotlight as much as possible.
Real-World Takeaways for Fans
If you're following Priscilla's journey in 2026, there are a few things you should keep in mind if you're planning to engage with her work:
- See Her Live: If you want the unfiltered version of her story, the "An Evening with..." tour is your best bet. Tickets are usually around $90–$100.
- Read the New Book: Softly, As I Leave You is much more introspective than Elvis and Me. It’s where she finally addresses the "difficult times" she used to gloss over.
- Graceland is Still the Hub: If you visit Memphis, you’ll see her influence everywhere, even if Riley is technically the one signing the checks now. Priscilla still has a guaranteed burial plot at the Meditation Garden next to Elvis, which she has said is exactly what she wanted.
She’s 80, she’s wealthy, and she’s still the most famous widow in history. But in 2026, Priscilla Presley seems more focused on making sure people remember her as the woman who saved Graceland, rather than just the girl who lived there.
Check the official Priscilla Presley website for the most recent updates on her 2026 tour schedule, specifically for dates in Europe and the U.S. West Coast. If you’re looking to understand the legalities of the estate, search for the latest filings in the "Presley vs. Kruse" case, as that will likely dominate her headlines for the rest of the year.