Priscilla Presley has insisted Elvis was a lot more down to earth than celebrities nowadays.
The 69-year-old star, who married the 'Love Me Tender' singer in 1967, says her former husband was "the real deal" and valued his fans unlike stars in the current celebrity climate.
She said: "I was just a teenager at the time and I was in Germany, he was signing autographs.
"I just thought how he was the real deal, Elvis wasn't putting on any pretence, he never did. What you saw with him is what you got.
"You don't get that with so many musicians or celebrities these days, they don't value their fans, so I want to share with the world what he was really like."
Priscilla, who was just 14 when she first encountered the singing icon, also spoke about the first time she met him in Germany, saying she had a connection with the music legend from the moment she first saw him.
She said: "I remember when I set eyes on him, he was just so kind, so authentic."
The actress and businesswoman - who had a daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, with the singer before their divorce in 1973 - opened the 'Heartbreak Hotel' crooner's Memphis home, Graceland, to the public in 1982 following the star's tragic death at the estate in 1977, and has now brought items from his home to London for a new exhibition at The O2 Arena.
She told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "I'm very excited about it, we have been wanting to bring an Elvis exhibition to England for some time.
"Some of these exhibits haven't been seen before, Elvis will be so happy, he always thought this British fans were so supportive, he had a special love for them."

Will Smith has a "stash" of saucy photos of Jada Pinkett Smith he's taken while she's been sleeping.
The 43-year-old beauty has posted an intimate snap of herself on Facebook in which she's lying in bed without clothing, and the actress revealed she's only just learned her 46-year-old husband - whom she married in 1997 - has a library of pictures of her.
She wrote: "I discovered the sexiest secret the other day.
"My husband takes pics of me in my sleep. He has a whole stash he revealed to me and I really enjoyed getting a glimpse of myself through his eyes.
"I had to share one with you guys. Life is art. Life is beauty. (sic)"
The couple - who have two children together, 16-year-old son Jaden and 13-year-old daughter Willow - recently revealed they strive to spend quality time together in order to keep their romance alive.
However, Jada says rather than going on a date to a plush restaurant, they prefer to bond at home.
Jada - who is set to star in 'Magic Mike XXL' - told Health magazine: "A lot of times, we'll do it [have a date] at the house because when we go out it can be a little hectic.
"We have different places around our yard where we like to set up a little Arabian tent, pillows, wine and cheese, candlelight. Will likes really thought out productions."

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Charlie Sheen's ex-fiancée has been hospitalised after allegedly suffering an overdose.
According to RadarOnline, Brett Rossi was taken to the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles last weekend, where she spent a night in an intensive care unit before being transferred to a regular unit for a second night.
A source told the website: "It was an overdose. It is not known what she overdosed on."
The 25-year-old porn star - who is also known as Scottine Rossi - was said to have been found unresponsive at her house by a close friend but she is now said to be "recovering well physically".
Charlie confirmed last month he had ended the former couple's eight-month engagement and he is said to be "very concerned" about his former flame.
The pair split after a one-year romance but Brett is said to have taken their break-up "very hard".
The source added: "It's been four or five weeks, but Brett is taking it very hard. She still has not gotten over the breakup."
It was recently reported Charlie was going to allow Brett to keep her engagement ring following the end of their engagement.
A source said: "Charlie bought the ring for Brett and would never ask for it back. Brett can do whatever she wants with the ring, and will also keep all of the clothing, handbags, and other jewellery he gave her.
"Charlie is extremely generous with the people he cares about."

Beyoncé has been nominated for the Best Song with a Message prize at this year's MTV European Music Awards.
The R&B superstar is up for the accolade for her track 'Pretty Hurts' and the other shortlisted acts are Arcade Fire for 'We Exist', Hozier for their song 'Take Me to Church', Alicia Keys for 'We Are Here' and Meghan Trainor, who is up for her smash hit 'All About That Bass'.
The fresh EMAs category is sponsored by Someone Like Me, a global programme from Durex, and the MTV Staying Alive Foundation both of which want to inspire and empower a generation to overcome barriers to safer sex and respectful relationships and eradicate HIV.
All the songs put forward for the prize have been chosen for containing empowering content and lyrics that encourage young people to become more socially conscious, be more confident and talk more openly and honestly without fear of judgement, on issues ranging from current affairs to sexuality.
The winning track will be selected solely via voting across Twitter, Instagram and Vine with users selecting their winner by using the hashtags '#WeExistEMA', '#TakeMeToChurchEMA', '#PrettyHurtsEMA', '#AllAboutThatBassEMA' and #WeAreHereEMA'.
The MTV EMAs ceremony takes place at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland, on November 9 and performances will come from artists such as Ariana Grande, Ed Sheeran and Nicki Minaj - who will also host the much-anticipated event.

Roxy Music have officially broken up.
The band's guitarist Phil Manzanera announced the news in an interview with Rolling Stone magazine, following three-and-a-half years of inactivity by the legendary band.
Confirming that Roxy Music - also comprised of lead singer Bryan Ferry, saxophone player Andy Mackay and drummer Paul Thompson - had split, Phil said: "I don't think we're going to do any more shows. I think our job is done. When we stopped touring in 2011, Andy and I looked at each other and said, 'Our job is done here.' "
Together the art rock band released eight albums in their career, which began in 1971, with their last album 'Avalon' being released in 1982.
After dissolving in 1983, the group reformed in 2001 to celebrate their 30th anniversary touring the world and playing sell-out shows.
Phil admitted he had grown tired of playing the same songs over again, after a proposed new album failed to get off the ground, and now Roxy Music are no more he is planning to launch a solo album of his own in 2015.
Speaking to Rolling Stone, he said: "Musicians like to do new things. It's unfortunate for the fans, really, because they would like you to play the same old stuff forever and ever. And they go see it and they feel like, 'Man, they aren't as good as they used to be.'
"I'm very happy doing new things. I've got a couple of albums coming in the next year."

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Spencer Matthews reportedly has a new girlfriend.
The 'Made In Chelsea' star - who has failed relationships with co-stars Lucy Watson and Louise Thompson under his belt - is said to have fallen for socialite Lauren Hutton, with whom he attended a number of Halloween parties this weekend.
Spencer has reportedly been begging the brunette beauty for a date for months and, although she was initially wary of the known womaniser, she now appears to be smitten.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "It took Lauren a while to warm to Spencer, thanks to his reputation with the ladies.
"He's been pursuing her for ages but she just wasn't interested. She thought he was too much of a player. But after giving him a chance and spending a bit of time with him, she finally caved in."
Lauren may be in for a tough time if she is hoping for a monogamous relationship, however, as Spencer, 26, was caught cheating on both Louise and Lucy in the past.
But the ladies man has confessed he's hoping to put his bad-boy days behind him now he's getting a bit older.
Speaking earlier this year, he said: "I can't make any promises, but I'm trying to be a nicer person.
"I just think it's time to grow up - I'm 26-years-old now - so for me gallivanting around being a 'lothario' as it's being referred to, is just a bit ... I'm trying to be a bit more serious."

Angelina Jolie is interested in running for political office.
The 38-year-old actress says her extensive humanitarian work has furthered her interest in politics, but the brunette beauty acknowledges her Hollywood career may hinder her aspirations.
The 'Maleficent' star told Vanity Fair magazine: "When you work as a humanitarian, you are conscious that politics have to be considered. Because if you really want to make an extreme change, then you have a responsibility.
"But I honestly don't know in what role I would be more useful - I am conscious of what I do for a living, and that [could] make it less possible."
Asked specifically whether she'd pursue a career in politics, the United Nations Goodwill Ambassador replied: "I am open."
Angelina - who tied the knot with Brad Pitt, 50, at their French estate on August 23, 2014 - also spoke about their marriage, admitting it "does feel different" and "it feels nice to be husband and wife".
The couple's six children helped to write their wedding vows and the actress revealed the role she and her husband played in the wording.
She said: "They did not expect us never to fight, but they made us promise to always say, 'Sorry,' if we do. So they said, 'Do you?,' and we said, 'We do!'"

Frankie Bridge worried her pregnancy would trigger her depression.
The Saturdays singer has admitted she was anxious giving birth to her now-12-month-old son Parker would leave her suffering from postnatal depression.
The brunette beauty - who has battled with depression and panic attacks since she was a teenager - said: "It was one of my biggest fears because so many people do get postnatal depression.
"I was convinced I was going to get it - but I didn't and somehow that's made it all even more positive."
The 25-year-old star married her long-term partner, former Chelsea footballer Wayne Bridge, in July 2014, but admitted she wasn't planning to add to their family any time soon as she's enjoying her post-baby figure too much.
In an interview with the December issue of Women's Health magazine, the 'Strictly Come Dancing' star said: "I always thought I'd want to have babies close together and if Wayne had his way, that's probably how it would be. But the thought of being pregnant again? Now I've just got my body back to feeling normal, I'm not ready to give that up yet.
"It was the first time I think I felt out of control of my body. I got water retention within the first three months - none of my shoes would fit. If Wayne squeezed my leg, he'd leave a handprint."