LOS ANGELES:
Forty-eight years after the death of the ‘King of Rock and Roll,’ Priscilla Presley has lifted the curtain on an intimate, and perhaps melancholic, detail of her six-year marriage (1967–1973) to Elvis Presley. The revelation, made on the anniversary of his passing, offers a rare glimpse into the human side of the music icon whose life was often defined by the overwhelming scale of his fame.
On August 16th, the 80-year-old actress and businesswoman posted a tribute on Instagram featuring a rare backstage picture, concluding her heartfelt message with a single, evocative word: “Satnin.”
Elvis, who succumbed to a heart attack at the age of 42, first used the term of endearment for his own mother, Gladys Love Presley, before extending it to his wife. This connection highlights the profound emotional significance and depth of feeling he associated with the nickname.
An insider close to the Priscilla family confirmed the emotional weight behind the disclosure, stating, “Priscilla wanted fans to know the softer, more intimate side of Elvis. The nickname Satnin wasn’t just playful – it showed how much she meant to him.”
The source added a crucial layer of context, noting, “But in sharing it now, she’s also being open about the contradictions of life with Elvis – the good and the ugly, because their story was far from simple.”
For decades, Priscilla deliberately refrained from sharing the more personal and delicate aspects of their complex relationship. The decision to finally reveal this private detail is interpreted as her way of honouring the legendary figure by illuminating what truly mattered to her.
The insider elaborated on the timing: “For decades, Priscilla kept so many personal details private, but at 80, she feels it’s time to show the world who Elvis really was behind the glitter.” They concluded: “She adored him, but she also lived through the ugliest sides of fame, the affairs, and the pressures that tore at him. Remembering the nickname Satnin is her way of honoring the tenderness without hiding the darker truths.”
