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BYRON PITTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And finally tonight, five years after the death of Aretha Franklin, a Detroit jury reaches a verdict in the estate battle that pitted the Queen of Soul's sons against each other. Here's ABC's Erielle Reshef. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We turn now to the case involving music legend Aretha Franklin. A four-year battle, two sons pitted against another over Aretha Franklin's handwritten notes found in her couch. Should they be considered her will? Her final wishes. What a jury in Michigan decided today. And here's ABC's Erielle Reshef now. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

CECILIA VEGA (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, we're gonna turn right no to an ABC News exclusive with "One Tree Hill" star Bevin Prince, speaking for the first time on camera since the sudden loss of her husband. He was struck by lightning while on a boat in North Carolina back in July. And Erielle Reshef sat down with Bevin, and she is joining us now to tell us more about this story. Good morning, Erielle. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

LARA SPENCER (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We are back now with more on Will and Kate's trip to the US. The Prince and Princess are in Boston to present the Earthshot prize given for innovations to repair our planet. It's a cause that's near and dear to their hearts. Let's go back to Trevor Ault in Boston for more. Hey, Trevor. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

CECILIA VEGA (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, we are back now with William and Kate set to meet with President Biden today. But their US trip could be overshadowed by Prince Harry and Meghan. Trevor Ault is there in Boston with the latest on this one. Good morning, Trevor. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Turning now to the Royals visiting America. William and Kate, the Prince and Princess of Wales, are arriving today and will be spending a few days in Boston. That's where Trevor Ault is joining us this morning. Trevor, good morning to you. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We are back now with the latest on Larry King's estate. His widow alleging she was cut out of the TV legend's will with a handwritten amendment. Now, Shawn King is fighting back. Deborah Roberts is here with more on that for us. Good morning, Deborah. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

JOHN TOWER (FORMER UNITED STATES SENATOR) What is your definition of womanizing, Sam? (Off-camera) Well, it's not mine. The accusations were made against you... SAM DONALDSON (ABC NEWS) [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) There is new reporting tonight involving Jeffrey Epstein. ABC News confirming Epstein filed a will in the US Virgin Islands just two days before taking his life. Who is the beneficiary? Here's ABC's linsey Davis tonight. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

AMY ROBACH (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Yeah, thank goodness for that. Steve, thanks so much. And now to the big initiative from the fab four, new parents Harry and Meghan teaming up with Will and Kate to try to help people in crisis. And Linsey Davis is in London with all of those details. Good morning, Linsey. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAN HARRIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Yes, thank you, Marci. And now on a much lighter note let's talk about that breaking baby news. Princess Kate and Prince William announcing they're expecting their third child, a new sibling for George and Charlotte. We were looking around for somebody British to cover this story for us, and we found ABC's Nick Watt. Good morning to you, sir. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Thank you, Robin. We're going to check in now with Will and Kate's European tour. George and Charlotte in tow, of course, and on Monday they met with Poland's president and first lady, celebrated the queen's birthday at a garden party. Germany next. Eva Pilgrim here with the details. Good morning, Eva. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Yeah, a lot of storms on that map. We're gonna move on now to that legal battle for the royal family. Prince William and Princess Kate are suing French media for more than a million dollars in damages for publishing topless photos of Kate sunbathing back in 2012. ABC's Lama Hasan is at Kensington Palace with the latest. Good morning, Lama. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

CECILIA VEGA (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, well now shall we turn to the great white north in the final days of the royals Canadian road trip, Will and Kate. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, setting off for a remote island and arriving by canoe. And ABC's Lama Hasan has the story from British Columbia. Good morning, Lama. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) There are major new developments this evening in the Prince investigation amid a new war over his $300 million estate. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) I feel bad about that. That is all coming up. But right now a more serious story, the mystery over Prince's multimillion dollar estate. His sister has now told a court that she believes Prince had no will, amid reports of a secret vault filled with songs that could generate millions of dollars more to Prince's estate. ABC's Eva Pilgrim is outside Paisley Park with the latest. Good morning, Eva. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

TOM LLAMAS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, we'll keep our eye on those storms. Rob, thanks so much. Now to that mystery surrounding the death of Prince. Family and friends attending a private memorial service at his Paisley Park estate on Saturday. ABC's Eva Pilgrim on the growing question about who inherits his $300 million estate. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Yeah, the internet on fire with a lot of speculation right there. But we're gonna begin with the latest on Prince's mystery death. The final results of his autopsy could take weeks as new questions emerge about what will happen to his $300 million estate. And we learn new details about his deep involvement with the Jehovah's Witness Church. ABC's Eva Pilgrim outside Paisley Park with the story. Good morning, Eva. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

AMY ROBACH (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We want to turn to the worldwide wait for the royal baby. Prince George is about to share the spotlight with a new sibling, and everyone is wondering who that baby's godparents will be. ABC's Linzie Janis has the royal scoop. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

TOM LLAMAS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) A global challenge. Okay, Alex, thank you. Back here at home in politics tonight, many weighing in on Hillary Clinton's private email account except Hillary Clinton. President Obama, congressional allies, and even her husband asked for their opinion. The controversy playing out as one of her top potential rivals for the presidency works the crowds in Iowa. ABC's David Wright is there. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And now, we haven't heard from Melissa Rivers until now. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

LARA SPENCER (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, a lot to talk about. Thank you so much, Ginger. Now, though, we want to turn to the buzz in the big apple. The royal visit. Prince William and Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, are now checked into the stylish Carlyle Hotel for their first ever trip to New York. And they are not wasting a minute of this trip. This morning, the Prince will fly to the White House where he'll meet with President Obama. And Amy has more on all of their plans. Amy, what's up? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

JUJU CHANG (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) You know, New Yorkers are a famously hard to impress bunch. Celebrity walking down the street, who cares. But all bets were off today, when the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrived in the city for their first official visit. Prince William took a detour to meet political royalty at the White House, while Kate met hip hop royalty in Brooklyn, and their jam packed agenda has only just begun. Here's ABC's Amy Robach. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAN HARRIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Gloria, thank you, it's an emotional issue to be sure. All right, Time to cue Taylor Swift's "Welcome to New York." I kind of like this song, the big apple, we're playing this because the big apple is preparing to roll out the red carpet for Prince William and Kate Middleton. The place just announced that the royals will make a visit next month. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Hey, Lara, you still have that glow about you. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

LARA SPENCER (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) I think we have some music to cue up this next, it's a "Party In The USA," because it's a bit of a British invasion. Princes William and Harry here in the USA, for a lavish wedding in Memphis this weekend. And the brothers got a rock star welcome last night. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

LARA SPENCER (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) George, I am in the Social Square. Come on in. I wanna show you some great pictures. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

LARA SPENCER (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Oh, thank you, Robin. (Off-camera) You're welcome. ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

BIANNA GOLODRYGA (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, well something a lot of people at home are talking about this morning, the royal couple on the road down under. Almost halfway through their Australian tour. And Prince William and Kate being welcomed by adoring crowds today in the appropriately named state of Queensland. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

AMY ROBACH (ABC NEWS) (Voiceover) It's Instagram, people. Check out the latest craze, cat bands. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAN ABRAMS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Prince George is only eight months old, but he's already crossing enviable items off his bucket list. Traveling to another continent on a private plane, check. Bringing a staff of nearly a dozen personal assistants and nannies, check. Stealing the spotlight from an international icon, check. ABC's Cecilia Vega's in New Zealand with the boy who will be king. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]