As Jimmy Carter's funeral commences, former presidents and first ladies are spotted greeting each other prior to taking their seats, except for one pair.

As President Joe Biden prepares to pass the baton to President-elect Donald Trump, it's unclear if he'll follow the tradition of leaving a note in the Oval Office.

Among those attending will be celebrities like Carrie Underwood and Lee Greenwood, politicians like Bill Clinton and Barack Obama and some world leaders.

"I just want to live in hope that some of the ideals of the late Dr. King might flow over into this new administration," said one advocate.

Several prominent musicians and artists will perform at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, but they'll be far from the only big names in attendance.

Michelle Obama is set to miss Donald Trump ’s inauguration ceremony on Monday but has not given a reason for her absence. Her husband, Barack Obama, is expected to line up alongside other former presidents Bill Clinton, George W Bush, Joe Biden and all of their wives – including Hillary Clinton.

Inauguration Day will feature a number of high-profile attendees, and there are some notable names on -- and off-- the guest list.

During Trump's 2017 luncheon, he called for a standing ovation for Hillary Clinton and forecast four years of “peace and prosperity” under his administration.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Former first lady Michelle Obama will skip the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, the second time in two weeks that she is not attending a gathering of former U.S. leaders and their spouses, but former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton will be there.

Former first lady Michelle Obama will skip the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, the second time in two weeks that she is not attending a gathering of former U.S. leaders and their spouses,