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Elvis Presley's London visit confirmed by Tommy Steele

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Elvis Presley

Entertainer says he did take The King around the capital

British entertainer Tommy Steele has confirmed that he did take Elvis Presley on a trip around London in 1958.

It was previously reported by a cohort of Steele's, Bill Kenwright, that Presley visited England, despite it being generally thought that he never visited the country in his lifetime.

Steele confirmed that the trip did occur, but said he regrets the news leaking to the press. In a note to the Daily Mail Steele said he "swore never to divulge publicly" what happened.

"I can only hope he [Presley] can forgive me," he wrote. It was an event shared by two young men sharing the same love of their music and the same thrill of achieving something unimaginable."

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ourkid1984 

Apr 24, 2008

So Elvis said that he loved the british fans - He clearly showed his loved for his fans in the UK when he couldn't even play 30mins for a small minority of fans when he was over here. Good on Tommy for keeping this secret though, as there would of been massive uproar if this got out while "The King" was still alive.

mlealolmedo 

Apr 25, 2008

I belive this story, very sweety. He always showed his love for his fans in UK. God blee Elvuis Presley and UK. I agree with you ourkid1984

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