The Presley family has faced many challenges in recent years. After Lisa Marie Presley’s sudden passing on January 12, 2023, her loved ones not only dealt with grief but also legal matters concerning her estate.
Reports suggested there was tension between Lisa Marie’s mother, Priscilla Presley, and her daughter, Riley Keough, over the estate.
However, 2023 also brought moments of joy — Lisa Marie’s twin daughters, Harper and Finley Lockwood, graduated from middle school.
Following Lisa Marie’s passing, the twins’ father, Michael Lockwood, was appointed as their legal guardian. Meanwhile, after some legal discussions, Riley became the sole trustee of Lisa Marie’s estate. Priscilla’s attorney later confirmed: “Everyone is happy, unified, together, and excited for the future.”
Lisa Marie’s estate, held in trust for Riley, Harper, and Finley, retains full ownership of Graceland Mansion and its 13-acre grounds. It also includes Elvis Presley’s personal belongings, such as his costumes, wardrobe, awards, furniture, and cars.
Priscilla addressed rumors of family disagreements, saying: “My January 2023 petition was misconstrued in the press as a ‘fight’ over my beloved daughter’s trust. That was not the intent… My daughter’s passing was both devastating and heartbreaking. We have learned that the fans realize that we are ‘Just A Family.’” She added, “Elvis would be proud, and his and Lisa’s wishes are what are most important to all of us.”
In any case, Finley and Harper’s graduation photo appears to show that any rifts existing among the Presley ranks are beginning to heal.
A picture soon surfaced on Instagram showing the girls sporting respective blond and red hair styles, with fans quick to noticed that they were joined by both Priscilla and Riley for the occasion.
Yet what surprised many was just how grown up Finley and Harper look now…
It was Priscilla who shared the photo to social media, along with the caption: “Happy Graduation girls! You’re now in high school!!!”
Today, Harper and Finley, who were born on October 7, 2008, are 16 years old.
Priscilla was there when the twins were born and later shared her joy with Entertainment Tonight, calling the experience “a dream come true” and “a real delight.”
“Entering into the room and seeing these two babies… it’s been pretty terrific,” she said.
When Harper and Finley were 8 years old, Lisa Marie filed for divorce from Michael Lockwood, leading to a difficult custody battle. During that time, the twins lived with Priscilla, despite some reports claiming they were in “protective custody.”
According to insiders who spoke with OK! Magazine, the twins are “very sensible, smart girls who mostly keep out of the spotlight.”
The source also shared that they receive lots of love from their family. “They often reminisce about their mother to keep her memory alive and make frequent visits to Graceland,” the insider added. “Graceland is still the way Lisa Marie left it, which is comforting to the girls.”
Wishing the Presley family all the best as they continue moving forward.
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