Black pearls are considered to be the symbol of wisdom and strength, while pearls, in general, are considered an adequate choice for funerals for not being as shiny and distracting as other jewelry. Pearls can also represent sympathy and sorrow for the bereaved family.

The veep glanced over her left shoulder to spy Obama and Trum seemingly getting along in the row behind her, before whipping back around and staring straight ahead.

Members of Congress, the Supreme Court and other dignitaries will gather at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday for a lying-in-state ceremony for former President Jimmy Carter.

Harris deliberately averted eye contact with Trump, in a sign of disdain. The tension of her facial expression, with pursed lips tightened toward the center showed there was "no love lost" between the two 2024 contenders.

Harris, Senate Majority Leader John Thune and House Speaker Mike Johnson delivered eulogies celebrating Carter’s faith, military service and devotion to service, including his hands-on contributions to building homes for those in need through Habitat for Humanity.

The first lady took her seat next to Harris with nary an acknowledgement or glance toward the vice president and second gentleman.

Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a eulogy for former President Jimmy Carter during a service at the US Capitol. Carter is lying in state in the Capitol Rotunda as lawmakers and the public pay their respects.

President Carter previously told his son that he hoped he would live long enough to vote for Harris in the 2024 presidential election

Harris remembered the late president's "humility, modesty and grace" in a speech at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday.

Former first lady Michelle Obama did not attend the state funeral Thursday for former President Jimmy Carter. Except for Michelle Obama, all of the living former presidents and their spouses were at the funeral,

Former US President Jimmy Carter’s body returns to Washington DC for three days of state funeral rites.View on euronews