On Thursday, all living presidents and spouses attended Jimmy Carter's funeral, except Michelle Obama. Here's why.

Several notable figures, including all five living presidents, attended Jimmy Carter's funeral Thursday. Here's who spoke at the event.

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

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

Former first lady Michelle Obama is the only presidential spouse not present at the former president's funeral on Thursday.

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.

The absence of Michelle Obama at the upcoming inauguration and Jimmy Carter's state funeral has raised questions.

The former First Couple made it clear they are still very much in love … or very committed to needlessly lying about their relationship status!

Michelle Obama will not join her husband, Barack Obama, at Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration, a spokesperson for the former first couple confirmed to PEOPLE on Tuesday, Jan. 14