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Who are Elvis Presley’s grandchildren, and where are they now? Lisa Marie, his only child, had 4 kids – actress Riley Keough, the late Benjamin Keough and twins Finley and Harper Lockwood

Lisa-Marie and Priscilla Presley (centre left and centre right) with Elvis Presley’s grandchildren: Harper and Finley Lockwood (far left and far right) and Riley Keough (second from the right). Photo: @rileykeough/Instagram
Baz Luhrmann’s biographical musical film, Elvis, recently passed the US$155 million mark at the global box office. The film, which explores the relationship between the mega star and his controversial manager Colonel Tom Parker, has resulted in renewed fascination with Elvis Presley and how his legacy has continued after death.
The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll was married to Priscilla Presley in 1967 and they split in 1973. The couple had one child together, a daughter, Lisa Marie Presley. She is Elvis’ only child.
Lisa Marie Presley with her brood. Photo: @lisampresley/Instagram

She followed in her father’s footsteps and is a singer-songwriter. Lisa Marie had four children, three of whom are still alive … so what are they up to now?

Here is everything you need to know about Elvis and his family legacy.

1. Riley Keough (birthday: May 29, 1989)

Parents: Lisa Marie Presley and Danny Keough

Riley Keough is from Lisa Marie Presley’s marriage to musician Danny Keough. Photo: Instagram @rileykeough
The eldest grandchild to Elvis Presley is Riley Keough. She has become famous in her own right after kick-starting her career as a model, appearing in campaigns for Dior and Louis Vuitton.
Riley Keough is an actress and model. Photo: @rileykeough/Instagram

Riley’s father is Danny Keough, a musician who was married to Lisa Marie from 1988 to 1994.

Riley swapped the runway to try out acting and has appeared in multiple films and TV shows including Mad Max: Fury Road, The Runaways, The Lodge and Magic Mike. She has also been in The Girlfriend Experience and Riverdale. She got married to Hollywood stuntman Ben Smith-Petersen in 2015.

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2. Benjamin Keough (birthday: October 21, 1992, died: July 2020)

Parents: Lisa Marie Presley and Danny Keough

Benjamin Keough unfortunately passed away in July 2020. Photo: @lisampresley/Instagram

Benjamin was the second child to Lisa Marie and Danny. He was also Elvis’ only grandson. In July 2020, Benjamin died after taking in his own life. Last year, on what would have been his 28th birthday, his mother paid tribute to her son describing the “pain as suffocating”.

“Please wait for me my love, and hold my hand while I stay to continue to protect and raise your little sisters and to be here for Riley,” wrote Lisa Marie on Instagram.

A young Riley Keough and her little brother, Benjamin Keough, who died in 2020. Photo: @rileykeough/Instagram

Before his death, he appeared on Elvis by the Presleys, a show about his family and their famous legacy. Benjamin’s looks were often compared to his famous grandfather’s because of the striking similarities. Commenting on the resemblance, Lisa Marie has said that she used to get “overwhelmed” looking at him.

He was known to be particularly close to his sister Riley and after his death she said on Instagram, “mornings are the hardest. I forget you’re gone”. She described him as a witness to her life and said he was “too sensitive for this harsh world”.

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3 and 4. Finley and Harper Lockwood (birthdays: October 7, 2008)

Parents: Lisa Marie Presley and Michael Lockwood

Riley Keough, Lisa Marie and twins Finley and Harper Lockwood. Photo: @lisampresley/Instagram

Finley Aaron Love Lockwood and Harper Vivienne Ann Lockwood are Elvis’ youngest grandchildren. They are fraternal twins. According to Hollywood Life, twins run in the Presley family: Elvis was actually a twin, but his brother died after birth.

Finley and Harper’s father is Michael Lockwood, to whom Lisa Marie was married from 2006 to 2016.

The Presley family. Photo: @lisampresley/Instagram

The twins feature regularly on their mother’s Instagram page. Lisa Marie said in 2012 that her father’s spirit lives on in his grandchildren, saying that they all had a little bit of him in them.

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  • Baz Luhrmann’s recent biopic Elvis sparked new interest in the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s relationship with his wife Priscilla Presley – and the legacy he left behind
  • Riley Keough, Elvis’ eldest grandchild, has star power too, modelling for Dior and Louis Vuitton, then acting in films and TV shows such as Mad Max: Fury Road, Magic Mike and Riverdale