Barack Obama has shared a sweet birthday tribute to his wife Michelle, after she confirmed that she wouldn’t be attending Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration on Monday.

The 44th president took to Instagram on Friday to share a picture of him and his wife at a dining room table, in honor of her 61st birthday. The snap also showed the pair holding hands, as they smiled at the camera. In the caption, Barack went on to praise his partner and gush about their relationship.

“Happy birthday to the love of my life, @MichelleObama. You fill every room with warmth, wisdom, humor, and grace – and you look good doing it. I’m so lucky to be able to take on life’s adventures with you. Love you!” he wrote.

Former House speaker Nancy Pelosi will also skip the inauguration but Obama and his fellow former presidents Bill Clinton and George W Bush, as well as their wives Hillary Clinton and Laura Bush, will be in attendance.

At the inauguration, Carrie Underwood — who did not publicly endorse any candidate ahead of the 2024 election — will be performing “America the Beautiful.” She is expected to be joined by the Armed Forces Choir and the United States Naval Academy Glee Club. The performance will come after Vice President JD Vance takes his Oath of Office and before Trump takes the Presidential Oath of Office. Rascal Flatts and country singer Gavin DeGrew will also be performing at the event.

Trump is also set to attend the Make America Great Again Victory Rally in D.C. on January 19, with musical guests Kid Rock, Billy Ray Cyrus, and Liberty University’s Praise Choir taking the stage.

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