Former President Jimmy Carter’s life and legacy will be honored with a national day of mourning and a state funeral at the National Cathedral Thursday where family, friends and fellow leaders will pay their respects.

The state funeral of Jimmy Carter, the former US president who died at the age of 100, is taking place in Washington DC. Joe Biden is delivering the eulogy - as he and four former US presidents unite for the first time since 2018.

President Joe Biden, who was the first sitting senator to endorse Carter’s 1976 presidential campaign, will eulogize his fellow Democrat 11 days before he leaves office. All of Carter’s living successors are expected to attend the Washington funeral, including President-elect Donald Trump, who paid his respects before Carter’s casket Wednesday.

Jimmy Carter’s funeral service at National Cathedral in Washington, DC The National Day of Mourning begins for the 39th President of the United States with two funeral services in Washington and Georgia.

Late President Jimmy Carter's State Funeral ends Thursday in Washington, D.C., and Georgia, according to the United States Capitol Police.

Carter’s remains will lie in state until Thursday, when he will be taken to the National Cathedral for a funeral ceremony to be attended by thousands.

The state funeral of President James Earl Carter is taking place in Washington DC today, with one unexpected royal set to attend. While people may expect to see either King Charles, 76, or Prince William,

President Jimmy Carter will be eulogized by President Joe Biden in Washington D.C. on Thursday, in a service that is expected to see all five living presidents attend, including President-elect Trump,

Jimmy Carter, the former U.S. president who struggled with a bad economy and a hostage crisis but went on to a long and admired post-White House career, will be honored at a state funeral in Washington on Thursday.