Speculation about Barack and Michelle Obama's relationship arose as she skipped official events, including Donald Trump's inauguration and Jimmy Carter's funeral.

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

Barack and Michelle Obama's marriage has been the subject of much speculation in recent weeks, with rumours swirling that the couple are on the brink of a divorce

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

Former first lady Michelle Obama is skipping Donald Trump's inauguration. She also did not attend Jimmy Carter's funeral last week.

Barack Obama was spotted celebrating inauguration weekend in Washington, DC, on Saturday night without wife Michelle Obama. Sources spotted a jovial Barack at a dinner party at Stephen Starr’s latest Beltway hot spot, Osteria Mozza, on Saturday night sans the former first lady, who we reported is skipping the inauguration.

The post comes amid widespread rumours on the Obama's marriage - with reports Michelle has been 'checked out' of DC life ever since the couple left the White House back in January 2017

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.

Divorce speculation between Barack and Michelle Obama intensified after she missed Carter's funeral and announced her absence from Donald Trump's inauguration.

Reports suggest Barack and Michelle Obama are now "just friends" after 30 years of marriage, with rumours of an affair with Jennifer Aniston adding strain.