Priscilla Presley announces that Riley Keough has quietly welcomed her second child.

Priscilla Presley has recently embraced the role of great-grandmother for the second time, a development that has drawn public interest. The 80-year-old businesswoman and author disclosed to Media News Source that her granddaughter, Riley Keough, has quietly welcomed her second child earlier this year.

Riley Keough, aged 36, is married to Australian stuntman Ben Smith-Petersen, whom she wed in 2015. The couple had their first child, daughter Tupelo, in August 2022 through a surrogacy arrangement. Priscilla expressed her joy about the expanding family, stating that knowing her loved ones are thriving brings her happiness. However, she opted not to provide further details regarding the newborn child.

Presley shared this joyful news while promoting her upcoming memoir, titled “Softly, As I Leave You: Life After Elvis.” This book documents her journey and the challenges she has faced since the death of her former husband, Elvis Presley, whom she was married to from 1967 until their divorce in 1973. Additionally, the memoir reflects on her more recent grief following the death of their daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, who passed away in January 2023.

Lisa Marie, the only child of Elvis and Priscilla Presley, died at the age of 54 due to cardiac arrest, which was ultimately linked to complications arising from a bowel obstruction. Reports indicate that opioid medication, prescribed to Lisa Marie following cosmetic surgery several months prior, may have contributed to her untimely death, as stated by the Los Angeles County Coroner.

Candidly expressing her deep sorrow, Priscilla noted that losing her daughter was profoundly painful, remarking that it was the second saddest day of her life, second only to Elvis’s death. She described the emotional challenges she faced in processing Lisa Marie’s passing.

In addition to her promotional engagements for her memoir, Priscilla Presley is scheduled to participate in a discussion at the 92nd Street Y on September 24, the day after her book is set to be released. “Softly, As I Leave You” promises to offer readers an intimate look at her life, highlighting both the cherished memories and the significant loss that has shaped her journey in recent years.