WASHINGTON – The death of former President Jimmy Carter has brought together a who’s who of the top ranks of American political life, with all five living U.S. presidents attending Carter’s funeral.

While all five presidents were present, one dignitary was conspicuously absent from the proceedings.

Michelle Obama, wife of the 44th US President Barack Obama, was not among those attending the service in Washington on Thursday.

Before the funeral, CNN reported that the former first lady had a scheduling conflict and was staying in Hawaii, where she had been on an “extended vacation.”

When asked why she was not present at Carter’s funeral, Michelle Obama’s office issued a statement Thursday saying her thoughts and prayers were with the late former president’s family but otherwise did not say where she was, or the reason for her absence.

After news of Carter’s death broke in December, Barack Obama praised his commitment to public service in a joint Instagram post with Michelle.

“President Carter taught us all what it means to live a life of grace, dignity, justice and service,” the former president wrote. “Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to the Carter family and to all who loved and learned from this remarkable man.”

Former Presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama as well as President-elect Donald Trump sit in the second row. Former First Ladies Hillary Clinton, Laura Bush and Melania Trump sit next to their respective husbands.

One row up, President Joe Biden sits with his wife Jill next to Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff.