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,

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.

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,

Former first lady Michelle Obama won’t attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, though former President Barack Obama will be there, the Obama’s office said in a statement. No reason was given.

Former President Barack Obama cut a lonely figure as he arrived at Donald Trump ’s inauguration today without his wife, fueling divorce rumours further. The 44th President of the United States donned a black suit and striped tie, smiling and waving at reporters as he walked into the Capitol on his own.

Michelle Obama has decided to pass on the plus-one invite to her husband Barack Obama for Donald Trump's inauguration - and it's only added to the speculation the couple are heading for a divorce

Michelle Obama is not going to the Trump inauguration because she is not a phony — great for her. I hope we take this as a lesson on the proper way to resist.

A source familiar with the Obamas' circle told Page Six last week that Michelle would not be attending Monday's ceremony because she is "no phony."

Former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush will not attend President-elect Donald Trump's traditional inaugural lunch.