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

Michelle skipped Jimmy Carter's funeral. Meanwhile, Trump is planning a large victory rally ahead of his inauguration.

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

Former First Lady Michelle Obama will not attend next week's inauguration ... she missed formerPpresident Jimmy Carter's state funeral last Thursday. At that time, her office said she had a ...

where she had been on an “extended vacation.” Former President Barack Obama was present and seen sharing pleasantries with President-elect Donald Trump ahead of the ceremony.

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

Michelle Obama might not have attended Jimmy Carter’s funeral and she won’t be braving the cold for Donald Trump’s inauguration, but she will be having a nice dinner with her husband for her birthday.

Former President Barack Obama shared a heartfelt birthday message to his wife of over 30 years, Michelle Obama, on Friday as she reappeared amid a series of notable absences

Every year on her birthday, Barack posts a sweet message to his longtime partner, but so far, the former President's social media accounts have stayed silent.

When Melania Trump becomes first lady for the second time next week, she may find that her style has a much more vocal fandom than it did eight years ago. Certainly, that’s the case when speaking to editors from a new wave of conservative fashion platforms.