Lisa Marie Presley was married to Michael Lockwood from 2009 until 2016 (Picture: Getty)
Michael Lockwood will reportedly get custody of Lisa Marie Presley’s twins following her shock death at the age of 54.
Presley – the only child of rock and roll singer Elvis Presley – died on January 12, her mother Priscilla confirmed.
Her death came shortly after she was rushed to hospital in cardiac arrest, with later reports stating that she suffered a second cardiac arrest and was pronounced brain dead after her admission to Los Angeles hospital.
Following the heartbreaking announcement, the likes of Austin Butler – who played the Jailhouse Rock singer in his biopic – and director Baz Luhrmann have expressed their sorrow.
The late singer is survived by daughter Riley Keough, 33, whom she shared with ex-husband Danny Keough, along with son Benjamin Keough, who died by suicide in July 2020, aged 27.
She welcomed 14-year-old twins, Finley and Harper Vivienne, with guitarist Lockwood, 61, in 2009.
They shared twins Harper Vivienne Ann and Finley Aaron, 14 (Picture: Jun Sato/GC Images)
The couple married in 2006 but split in 2016, ahead of a bitter divorce battle.
It is now believed that the two teenagers will live with their father full time, following their mother’s death.
Lockwood already had joint custody of the twins, and sources have now told TMZ that the teens have been living with him since Presley died.
The outlet added that the children a ‘comfortable’ with the arrangement.
There has been speculation since the star’s death that ex Danny might make a bid for full custody, after he moved into their family home following Benjamin’s suicide to take care of the twins.
It’s believed the twins have lived with their dad since their mother died (Picture: Taylor Hill/WireImage)
However, under California law, Danny wouldn’t be in a position to obtain custody.
Legally, Lockwood would only be denied full custody if there were findings of unfitness of his part as he already shared custody, it was reported.
TMZ also reported that the Presley family is ‘good’ with Lockwood having custody, and the intention is that Riley will continue to have a relationship with her half-sisters.
It’s also thought that Priscilla has been spending time with the twins since her daughter’s death also, so she will continue to have a presence in their lives.
Riley Keough is expected to also maintain a relationship with her half-siblings (Picture: Instagram)
A memorial for Presley will be held on Sunday (January 22) at Graceland, with Lockwood expected to attend for a small, private service ahead of the public funeral.
Starting at 9am local time (2pm GMT) there will be a live-stream for fans to watch and pay their respects.
A post on the Graceland website explains: ‘Lisa Marie’s memorial service will take place on the front lawn of Graceland. Fans will gather on the north lawn of Graceland Mansion, adjacent to the seated area on the centre lawn that will be reserved for Lisa Marie’s family and friends.
‘Access to the north lawn will be standing room only, on a first come, first served basis as space allows. Riley, Harper, Finley, and Priscilla Presley are grateful for the support, well-wishes, and outpouring of love honouring their beloved Lisa Marie.
A memorial will be held for family members of Presley, before the funeral on Sunday (Picture: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
‘A public memorial service for Lisa Marie Presley has been arranged for Sunday, January 22 at 9:00 am on the front lawn at Graceland Mansion in Memphis, Tennessee.’
Presley will then be buried at Graceland, where son Benjamin is also buried.
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Her resting place is a mansion on a 13.8-acre estate in Memphis, Tennessee, which was once owned by her famous father, before she inherited it when he died. She was just nine at the time.
Now, the sprawling estate will be split between Presley’s twins and her actress daughter Riley.
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He was married to Presley from 2006 until 2016.
