CELEBRATION NEWS: Priscilla Presley Rings in 80 With Love, Laughter, and Family Tributes
In Los Angeles, California, the world’s attention turned joyfully toward one of Hollywood’s most enduring icons as Priscilla Presley celebrated her 80th birthday on May 24, 2025. The milestone marked not only eight decades of a remarkable life but also a legacy of strength, grace, and devotion to preserving the memory of her late husband, Elvis Presley.
The celebration began quietly but quickly spread across social media when her granddaughter, Riley Keough, shared a heartfelt birthday tribute that melted hearts around the globe. Posting a sweet throwback photo of herself hugging Priscilla, Riley captioned the image, “Happy Birthday to my HBD Queen — the most elegant, loving, and inspiring woman I know.”
The affectionate nickname — “HBD Queen” — soon went viral, with fans adopting it as a term of endearment. Within hours, hashtags like #HappyBirthdayPriscilla, #HBDQueen, and #PresleyLegacy began trending across platforms, uniting fans of all generations in a global wave of love and appreciation.
Messages poured in from celebrities, musicians, and lifelong Elvis admirers. Many praised Priscilla not only for her iconic place in music history but also for her enduring grace under public scrutiny. “She’s more than Elvis’s wife — she’s an American treasure,” one fan wrote. Another added, “Eighty years young and still radiating class and kindness. The world loves you, Priscilla.”
Sources close to the family described the private celebration as elegant yet heartfelt — a small gathering surrounded by flowers, laughter, and generations of Presley family memories. The event reportedly included soft piano music, classic Elvis tunes, and a video montage featuring moments from Priscilla’s extraordinary life — from her early days in Germany to her leadership in transforming Graceland into one of America’s most visited landmarks.
Priscilla, ever poised and gracious, shared a few words of gratitude during the evening. “Eighty is a number that reminds me not of age, but of blessings,” she said. “My family, my friends, and all the people who have loved Elvis and supported us through the years — you’ve given me the greatest gift of all.”
It has been a year of reflection and renewal for Priscilla. Just months earlier, she released her widely discussed memoir, Softly, As I Leave You: Life After Elvis, offering readers a deeply personal account of her journey through love, loss, and resilience. The book became an instant bestseller, praised for its honesty and emotional depth, solidifying her role not just as a cultural figure but as a storyteller in her own right.
Her granddaughter Riley — who now oversees Graceland and the Presley estate — has spoken often of Priscilla’s strength and wisdom. “She’s the heart of our family,” Riley said in a recent interview. “Her love and loyalty have carried us through everything.”
As night fell over Los Angeles, fans from Memphis to London shared virtual toasts and tributes, with some even lighting candles outside Graceland in honor of the woman who helped preserve it for generations to come.
Eighty years after stepping into the world that would forever link her name to music history, Priscilla Presley continues to embody timeless grace, quiet resilience, and unwavering love.
And as the candles flickered on her birthday cake, surrounded by those who adore her, one thing was clear — Priscilla’s story isn’t just about the past. It’s about living fully, loving deeply, and proving that true elegance never fades.