I was 19 when I wrote this article back in 1994 for The Elvis Beat #9, my official Elvis Presley Fan Club newsletter.

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The media had been speculating about it for weeks, and on August 1, it was confirmed to the world. Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis’ only child, married pop superstar Michael Jackson on May 26.

Lisa, 26, made the following written statement concerning her marriage to Jackson, 35:

My marriage to Michael Jackson took place in a private ceremony outside the United States weeks ago. It was not formally announced until now for several reasons, foremost being that we are both very private people living in the glare of the public media. We both wanted a private ceremony without the distraction of a media circus. I am very much in love with Michael; I dedicate my life to being his wife. I understand and support him; we both look forward to raising a family and living a happy, healthy life together. We hope friends and fans will understand and respect our privacy.

This is the second marriage for Lisa Marie. She has two children from her marriage to musician Danny Keough, Danielle, who is now five, and Benjamin, who will be two in October. Her marriage to Keough ended several months ago in divorce. This is Jackson’s first marriage. [. . . .]

Lisa Marie’s mother, Priscilla Presley, who was married to Elvis from 1967 until their divorce in 1973, stated the following through a spokesman: “Please assure everyone I’m very supportive of Lisa Marie and everything she does.”

Lisa Marie and her new husband will perform a duet of an Elvis song together at the Elvis Tribute concert in October. The TV special will also feature Billy Joel, Elton John, and others.