Melania Trump chooses an attention-seeking accessory to wear to former president Jimmy Carter's memorial service on Thursday as the public is confused by her choice

Melania Trump accompanied her husband, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, at the State Funeral Service for former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on Thursday. The ceremony was held at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.

It’s one of the most important jobs never applied for. Unelected, yet inextricable from politics; constantly visible on the world stage, but rarely the one behind the microphone — for all its glamour, the first lady of the United States is a role of unsolicited duty, often bringing with it intense public scrutiny, including over what they wear.

Former Vice President Mike Pence revealed his brief exchange with President-elect Trump, which was caught on camera at former President Carter’s state funeral.

Barack Obama and Donald Trump looked to smile at each other as they chatted at Jimmy Carter's funeral service in Washington DC, though Melania appeared distinctly unhappy

The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away last month at the age of 100, was held at the National Cathedral earlier today.

Former first lady Michelle Obama is set to snub President-elect Donald Trump’s Inauguration next Monday, after missing former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral last week where she

Michelle Obama will not join her husband, Barack Obama, at Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration, a spokesperson for the former first couple confirmed to PEOPLE on Tuesday, Jan. 14

Photos prove U.S. President-elect Donald Trump failed to place his right hand over his heart during former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral.

Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend the inauguration of President-elect Trump on Monday, the second time in two weeks that she will be absent from a significant event.

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