Prince Charles, Barack and Michelle Obama and More Attend George H.W. Bush’s Funeral: Pics

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Prince Charles, Barack and Michelle Obama and More Attend George H.W. Bush’s Funeral: Pics

Paying their respects. Prince Charles, Barack and Michelle Obama, Donald and Melania Trump and more attended George H.W. Bush’s funeral at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, December 5. The former president’s spokesman, Jim McGrath, confirmed Bush died on Friday, November 30, at the age of 94.  “George Herbert Walker Bush, World War II naval aviator, Texas oil pioneer, and 41st president of the United States of America, died on November 30, 2018,” a statement from his office read. “He was 94 and is survived by his five children and their spouses, 17 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and two siblings. He was preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Barbara; his second child Pauline Robinson ‘Robin’ Bush; and his brothers Prescott and William or ‘Bucky’ Bush. Funeral arrangements will be announced as soon as is practical.” George H.W. will be laid to rest in College Station, Texas, on Thursday, December 6. Scroll through to see which celebrities and political figures attended Wednesday’s service:

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Prince Charles, Barack and Michelle Obama and More Attend George H.W. Bush’s Funeral: Pics

Paying their respects. Prince Charles, Barack and Michelle Obama, Donald and Melania Trump and more attended George H.W. Bush’s funeral at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, December 5. The former president’s spokesman, Jim McGrath, confirmed Bush died on Friday, November 30, at the age of 94.  “George Herbert Walker Bush, World War II naval aviator, Texas oil pioneer, and 41st president of the United States of America, died on November 30, 2018,” a statement from his office read. “He was 94 and is survived by his five children and their spouses, 17 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and two siblings. He was preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Barbara; his second child Pauline Robinson ‘Robin’ Bush; and his brothers Prescott and William or ‘Bucky’ Bush. Funeral arrangements will be announced as soon as is practical.” George H.W. will be laid to rest in College Station, Texas, on Thursday, December 6. Scroll through to see which celebrities and political figures attended Wednesday’s service:

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George and Laura Bush

The 41st president’s son, George W., arrived at the funeral with his wife, Laura. “George H.W. Bush was a man of the highest character and the best dad a son or daughter could ask for,” a statement released by George W. after his father’s death read. “The entire Bush family is deeply grateful for 41’s life and love, for the compassion of those who have cared and prayed for dad, and for the condolences of our friends and fellow citizens.”

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Jenna Bush Hager

The granddaughter of the late president placed her hand on his casket as she walked up to the podium to speak. 

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Donald and Melania Trump

“Looking forward to being with the Bush family. This is not a funeral, this is a day of celebration for a great man who has led a long and distinguished life,” the current president tweeted on Wednesday. “He will be missed!” 

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Prince Charles

The Prince of Wales flew in from London to pay his respects. His mother, Queen Elizabeth II, released a statement on Saturday, December 1 about George H.W.’s death. “It was with sadness that I learned of the death of President George H.W. Bush last night,” the statement read. “President Bush was a great friend and ally of the United Kingdom. He was also a patriot, serving his country with honour and distinction in Office and during the Second World War.”

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Barack and Michelle Obama

George W. passed the former first lady a piece of candy during Wednesday’s service, just like he did at Senator John McCain’s funeral in August. "He is my partner in crime at every major thing where all the 'formers' gather," Michelle said on the Today show in October after the moment went viral. "So we're together all the time, and I love him to death. He's a wonderful man. He's a funny man."

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Bill and Hillary Clinton

The 42nd president and the former presidential candidate released a lengthy statement after George H.W.’s passing. “I will be forever grateful for the friendship we formed,” Bill’s statement read in part. “From the moment I met him as a young governor invited to his home in Kennebunkport, I was struck by the kindness he showed to Chelsea, by his innate and genuine decency, and by his devotion to Barbara, his children, and their growing brood.” 

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Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump 

The couple spoke to Jill and Joe as they entered the Cathedral. 

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King Abdullah II and Queen Rania

The King and Queen of Jordan traveled to Washington for the occasion. 

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Dick Cheney 

The former vice president chatted with former Defense Secretary and CIA director Leon Panetta before the service began. 

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Joe and Jill Biden, Mike Pence 

The former vice president and his wife, Jill, spoke to current VP Mike Pence on Wednesday. 

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Jimmy Carter 

Barack and Joe greeted the 39th president during the state funeral.  

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Sarah Huckabee Sanders

The White House press secretary attended the state funeral service on Wednesday. 

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Dan Quayle

The 44th Vice President of the United States opened up about his time in office with Bush on Fox News on Sunday, December 2. “George Bush was absolutely the best,” Quayle said. “He was a great individual in my opinion; he was a great president.”

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Paul Ryan, Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi 

The politicians paid their respects at Wednesday’s service.