For some Black women, the high road led to the nation’s memorial to the civil rights leader.

Mrs Obama’s convention speech, which saw her abandon the Obama mantra “when they go low, we go high,” was interpreted as a major victory for Ms Harris’s presidential campaign. In the room, the reception from the crowd was even greater than for her husband.

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.

Michelle Obama shared a poignant message during the build-up to President Donald Trump ’s inauguration as the former first lady decided to stay away from the festivities.

Americans knew that Michelle wasn’t going to attend Donald Trump’s second inauguration after her office confirmed her absence. “Former President Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies.

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,

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

The former first lady decided not to accompany her husband, former President Barack Obama, to the swearing-in ceremony.

Former presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush shared a playful moment that was captured on camera at Donald Trump’s inauguration.

The live blog for Inauguration Day can be found here. Live coverage begins at 9 a.m. CT in the player above. A number of high-profile attendees could be seen arriving at President Donald Trump’s inauguration Monday,

The entire "Presidents Club" will be at a U.S. inauguration for the first time since President Obama's first inauguration in 2009.