Michelle Obama was the only spouse absent at the funeral service at Washington National Cathedral, where her husband and Trump were seated next to each other and chatted and laughed like old friends despite the history of political animosity between the Democratic former president and the returning Republican.

Former President Barack Obama was spotted at the inauguration of Donald Trump. See pictures of the former president here.

President-elect Donald Trump selected opera tenor Christopher Macchio to perform the national anthem at Monday’s inauguration, at which Carrie Underwood will also perform “America the Beautiful.” Here’s a list of some singers at previous presidential inaugurations,

"Where is Michelle Obama?" online trends while Barack Obama attends the event by himself. Michelle Obama has previously skipped an official event that she was expected to attend with her husband. She did not attend the funeral of former US President Jimmy Carter earlier this month.

The absence of Michelle Obama at Donald Trump's inauguration has sparked separation rumors, as Barack Obama attended alone.

Barack Obama arrived without his wife Michelle to Donald Trump’s inauguration, after it was announced that the former first lady would be skipping out on the swearing-in ceremony. Obama, dressed in a suit and striped tie,

Barack Obama shared a sweet birthday tribute to Michelle Obama after it was confirmed she will miss the inauguration of President-Elect Donald Trump.

The inauguration is the second gathering of U.S. presidents and their spouses that Michelle Obama has missed in recent weeks.