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New York, NY —  The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin is engaged to longtime friend William “Willie” Wilkerson.

The Grammy-winning singer made the announcement on Monday that she and Wilkerson are considering a summer wedding, perhaps in Miami Beach, Fla. The Queen of Soul wants to follow the ceremony with a reception on a private yacht.

The 69-year-old jokes: “No, I’m not pregnant.”

Franklin and Wilkerson became engaged over the holidays.

She is considering Vera Wang, Valentino and Donna Karan to design her dress. Franklin has been married twice before.