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

"Former First Lady Michelle Obama is not in attendance at President Carter’s National Funeral Service,” Michelle's rep Crystal Carson added to People. “Mrs. Obama sends her thoughts and prayers to the Carter family, and everyone who loved and learned from the remarkable former president."

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 didn't attend the state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter. Except for Michelle Obama, all of the living former presidents and their spouses were at the funeral Thursday.

Amidst swirling rumours about their marriage, Barack Obama paid a heartfelt birthday tribute to Michelle Obama.

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

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

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.

With neither president revealing what the pair spoke about, speculation has mounted about the details of their conversation.

A photo shared by Vice President Kamala Harris from Jimmy Carter's funeral has gone viral due to the exclusion of President-elect Donald Trump. Hi. Thank you, Kareem. If I don't see you again in the briefing,