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 former president also shared a sweet photo of the couple holding hands at what appeared to be her birthday celebration dinner at Aubergine Carmel.

"You fill every room with warmth." Barack Obama is making sure his wife, Michelle, is feeling all the love on her 61st birthday. Ever the doting, charming husband, he took to Instagram to gush over his sweetheart in a swoon-worthy tribute.