Priscilla Presley Pays Tribute to Granddaughters Harper and Finley Lockwood on Their 18th Birthday
Priscilla Presley is celebrating a major milestone in her family. At 81, she took to Instagram on Wednesday, October 7, to honor her granddaughters Harper and Finley Lockwood, who were turning 18. The twin sisters, born to the late Lisa Marie Presley and Michael Lockwood, received a heartfelt public birthday message from their grandmother, accompanied by a striking snapshot of the two young women. In the photo, Harper and Finley are dressed in black with a beach visible behind them. “Happy birthday Harper & Finley ❤️,” Priscilla wrote in the caption, keeping her message simple but affectionate.
The birthday tribute comes at a time when the Presley family has been particularly reflective about love, loss, and togetherness. Harper and Finley are the youngest children of Lisa Marie, who was Elvis Presley’s only daughter. Lisa Marie and Lockwood married in 2006 and welcomed the twins two years later. The couple eventually divorced in 2016. Lisa Marie was also the mother of Riley Keough and Benjamin Keough, both from her earlier marriage to Danny Keough. That marriage lasted from 1988 to 1994.
The family has endured devastating losses in recent years. In 2020, Benjamin died by suicide at the age of 27. Then, in January 2023, Lisa Marie died after suffering cardiac arrest. She was 54. In the aftermath of these tragedies, Priscilla has spoken candidly about how the family’s dynamic shifted. During a speaking appearance at Westgate Las Vegas in May, Priscilla was joined by her son Navarone Garibaldi, and she addressed the changes in their family relationships.
“It’s kind of separated us in a way because, you know, we would get together and have meals and, of course, you know, have family,” Priscilla shared. She went on to note that the twins, now 18, are growing into their own lives. “The girls are 18 now, the twins. So they have their boyfriends and, you know, do their thing. It’s been, even though we’re close—what?” Her comment suggested a natural drift that often comes with children growing older, but her son saw the situation differently.
Navarone interjected, “I would disagree.” From his perspective, it wasn’t simply a matter of teenagers becoming more independent. He believed the first thing that pulled the family apart was Benjamin’s death. “When you would think that would be something that should bring everybody together, that somehow separated us further, because everybody grieves in different ways, and everybody felt, you know, put blame on somebody in different ways, and just felt different ways about it,” the screenwriter explained. “Somehow, that separated us further. … Now, after my sister died, I feel like now we’re actually coming closer together, and I feel like we’re all letting go of those feelings.”
This candid exchange highlights the complex grieving process within a family that has faced more than its share of sorrow. They were not the only Presley family members to reflect on those challenging years. Riley Keough, Lisa Marie’s eldest daughter, also spoke about the chaos that followed her mother’s death. In a 2023 interview with Vanity Fair, Riley described how overwhelming the period was. “When my mom passed, there was a lot of chaos in every aspect of our lives,” she said. “Everything felt like the carpet had been ripped out and the floor had melted from under us. Everyone was in a bit of a panic to understand how we move forward, and it just took a minute to understand the details of the situation, because it’s complicated. There was a bit of upheaval, but now everything’s going to be how it was.”
Riley’s words offered a small glimpse into the private turmoil that followed Lisa Marie’s unexpected death. But amid the pain, the family has also maintained moments of closeness. Earlier in the holiday season, Priscilla shared a rare family photo on Instagram featuring Harper and Finley. The twins, then 17, were seen gathered around a table with family members. The caption read, “Holiday 2025 & unbreakable family bond -P🌹.” The image served as a sweet reminder that despite the difficulties, the Presley family continues to prioritize connection.
Harper and Finley have also shown maturity beyond their years. At Lisa Marie’s memorial service in January 2023, Priscilla tearfully read a eulogy that the twins had written for their mother. The service took place at Graceland, the iconic Memphis estate that Elvis Presley once called home. Priscilla, then 77, addressed the mourners, saying, “I’m going to read something that my granddaughter wrote for all of you.” The twins were 14 at the time, navigating the shock of losing their mother while also standing before the world as part of a legendary family legacy. Their words, read by their grandmother, became one of the most emotional moments of the memorial.
Now, as Harper and Finley celebrate their 18th birthdays, they are stepping into adulthood while carrying the weight of a rich and sometimes painful family history. They are part of a lineage that includes Elvis Presley, one of the most significant music figures in American history, and their mother, Lisa Marie, who worked to preserve her father’s legacy and build one of her own. The twins have largely been kept out of the public eye compared to Riley, who has carved out a successful acting career and has spoken openly about her family. But the occasional posts from Priscilla offer fans a glimpse of the young women as they transition into this new chapter.
Priscilla’s birthday post was simple, but it underscored something deeper: a grandmother’s enduring love and pride. In a family that has had to deal with unimaginable grief, celebrating the twins’ milestone is an act of resilience. The photo she chose—two young women dressed in black against a beach backdrop—carried a quiet elegance. There was no lengthy caption, no overexplanation. Just a loving shout-out to Harper and Finley on their special day.
The timing of the birthday post also marks something else: a continuation of the family’s evolution. Navarone noted that after Lisa Marie’s death, the family has begun to move closer together, letting go of some of the feelings that had kept them apart. His reflections suggested a hopeful shift, one that allows for healing while still honoring the memories of Benjamin and Lisa Marie. For Priscilla, seeing her granddaughters reach adulthood is undoubtedly bittersweet. She has watched them grow up in the shadow of loss, but also with the support of a family that is trying to find its way forward.
Harper and Finley’s 18th birthday is a moment to celebrate who they are becoming. They are not only the granddaughters of Priscilla Presley and the daughters of Lisa Marie Presley; they are also young adults with their own paths ahead. The Instagram tribute, while short, captured the love and best wishes of their grandmother and, by extension, the many people who have followed the Presley family through the years. As the twins begin this new chapter, they carry forward a legacy that is both complex and enduring. And they do so with a grandmother cheering them on from the sidelines, sharing their milestone with the world and making it clear that, above all, family remains at the center of everything.
