Almost every former American president and their spouse attended Carter’s funeral, except former First Lady Michelle.

Former first lady Michelle Obama is set to snub President-elect Donald Trump’s Inauguration next Monday, after missing former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral last week where she

But noticeably absent was former first lady Michelle Obama, whose office did not provide details on why she skipped the proceedings. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you ne

The former first lady was notably absent from President Jimmy Carter's funeral service, as Barack Obama and Donald Trump were seated next to one another

After Michelle Obama was missing during Jimmy Carter’s funeral Jan. 7, the former First Lady and Barack Obama’s wife will also not attend Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration.

A spokesperson for the Obamas confirmed to PEOPLE that while Michelle plans to skip Trump's swearing-in on Monday, Jan. 20, former President Barack Obama will be in attendance

Leaders of American government, including five living presidents, attended Jimmy Carter's formal state funeral in Washington on Thursday. But where was former first lady Michelle Obama?

At Jimmy Carter's state funeral in Washington, D.C. today, all five living current and former presidents were in attendance, but only four first ladies. Former first lady Michelle Obama did not join her husband, former president Barack Obama, at the ceremony.

Amidst swirling rumours about their marriage, Barack Obama paid a heartfelt birthday tribute to Michelle Obama.

Michelle Obama has backed out of attending Donald Trump inauguration after not attending Carter funeral. Husband Barack will attend alone, again.

It’s one of the most important jobs never applied for. Unelected, yet inextricable from politics; constantly visible on the world stage, but rarely the one behind the microphone — for all its glamour, the first lady of the United States is a role of unsolicited duty, often bringing with it intense public scrutiny, including over what they wear.