Former President Barack Obama arrived at the U.S. Capitol on Monday for President-elect Trump’s inauguration ceremony without former First Lady Michelle Obama.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Former President Barack Obama arrived at the U.S. Capitol on Monday for President-elect Trump’s inauguration ceremony without former First Lady Michelle Obama.

Former first lady Michelle Obama was not among the guests at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration today, her second time in two weeks missing a high-profile gathering of former presidents and first ladies in Washington,