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The Queen of Soul has found her king!

By AJ Willingham
updated 9:08 AM EST, Fri February 17, 2012
NEED TO KNOW
  • Grammy-winning singer Aretha Franklin is engaged to long-time friend
  • 'No, I'm not pregnant,' she jokes

All she wants is R-E-S-P-E-C-T, and a H-U-S-B-A-N-D.

Aretha Franklin is heading down the aisle for the third time. Franklin announced she is engaged to longtime friend William “Willie” Wilkerson.

And now, the deets: The couple, who became engaged over the holidays, is thinking about getting married in Miami Beach, Florida, with a reception aboard a luxury yacht, Franklin said in a statement.

"We're looking at June or July for our date and no I'm not pregnant, LOL!" Franklin said.

The 69-year-old soul singer is considering Donna Karan, Valentino and Vera Wang to design her dress.

And whatever the Queen of Soul wants, the Queen of Soul gets. Congratulations, Aretha!

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