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The Clintons will attend Donald Trump's inauguration as President of the United States, according to their aides. | |
Despite losing a bitter election campaign to Mr Trump, Hillary Clinton has decided to attend the event on 20 January out of respect for the US democratic process, according to New York Magazine. | |
Two "well-placed" sources told the magazine Ms Clinton and former US President Bill Clinton planned to attend the country's 58th presidential inauguration. | |
This was also confirmed to CNN by the Clintons' aides, following news that former President George W. Bush and Laura Bush would be present at the event. | |
In a statement, Mr and Mrs Bush said they were "pleased to be able to witness the peaceful transfer of power," reported the broadcaster. | |
Jimmy Carter, the US head of state from 1977 to 1981, was the confirm his attendance at Mr Trump's inauguration – an event usually attended by all living former presidents. | |
Ms Clinton lost the election to Mr Trump in November with 232 Electoral College votes to the billionaire's 306. | |
However, the Democratic presidential nominee won nearly three million more votes overall, with 65.8 million votes compared to 63 million for Mr Trump. | |
The inaugural swearing-in ceremony of Donald Trump and Mike Pence as the next President and Vice President will take place on the west front of the United States Capitol. | |
Mr Trump will take the Oath of Office, after which he will give the inaugural address. | |
After the ceremony, an inaugural parade will take place with more than 8,000 people taking part from more than 40 organisations. | |
High school and university marching bands, equestrian corps, first responders and veteran groups from across America will parade down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington DC. | |
Former America’s Got Talent star Jackie Evancho, who has also performed for President Obama, will sing the national anthem at the swearing-in ceremony. | |
Mr Trump is reportedly finding it hard to get big name stars to perform at the inaugural ball, but the President-elect’s advisor, Boris Epshsteyn, has said “it’s not about celebrities”. |