Barack Obama has dispelled rumours of a split from his wife, Michelle, by posting a gushing social media post to celebrate her birthday.

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.

Barack Obama took to social media to wish ‘the love of his life’ a happy birthday amid reports and netizens speculations that Michelle Obama missed ex-US President Jimmy Carter's funeral due to marital troubles.

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

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.

Amid divorce rumours, Former US President Barack Obama shared a sweet birthday post for his wife, Michelle Obama on social media.

Trump and Obama laughing together may have shocked viewers and funeralgoers amid their tense relationship for over a decade.

Michelle Obama skips Trump’s inauguration, gets a belated birthday tribute from Barack, sparking rumors of a divorce.

A federal appeals court has ruled against an Obama-era policy shielding hundreds of thousands of immigrants who have long lived in the United States from deportation.

CHRIS KLEPONIS/AFP via Getty Images Former President Barack Obama made sure his wife, Michelle Obama, was celebrated with great fanfare on her 61st birthday. "Happy birthday to the love of my life, @MichelleObama,

Over the past nine decades, only three U.S. presidents have issued executive orders on their first day in office. On the campaign trail, President-elect Donald Trump vowed to implement several policy promises on his first day back in the White House.