Passionate performance: President Barack Obama puts his hand on his heart as he watches singer Beyonce Knowles belt out THe Star Spangled Banner following his second inauguration in Washington on Monday
Power couple: Jay-Z and Beyonce arrive at the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC
Quite an entrance: The popular rapper and singer received a cheer from the crowd as they walked in
Congratulations Sir! Beyonce shares her joy as she holds hands with Obama
The pair both wore grey and had matching fur coats for the occasion and stopped to chat with Rev. Al Sharpton.
After watching Obama's second inauguration, Beyonce stepped onto the podium herself to belt out The Star Spangled Banner.
With huge emeralds glinting on her ears, and her finger, the beauty looked moved as she gave a passionate performance.
She had earlier shared snaps of her rehearsals on Instagram.
Belting it out! The singer performed the U.S. national anthem The Star Spangled Banner
Beyonce looked emotional as she took to the podium, but showed no sign of nerves; she wore Lorraine Schwartz 80 carat emerald earrings and a 50 carat emerald ring
Natural beauty: Beyonce's floor length gown was perfect for the ceremonial atmosphere
Holding hands: Beyonce has shown unwavering support for Barack
The singer has long been one of the President's most high profile supporters.
She wrote a letter of praise for him ahead of last November's US presidential election, in which she credited him with inspiring the future generation, including her own daughter.
She wrote: 'Every day we see your heart and character, inspiring us to give more of ourselves. You are the leader to take us from where we are to where we need to be.
'You are the reason my daughter and nephew will grow up knowing that they can truly be ANYTHING they want to be.
'All my respect and adoration, Beyonce.'
Power women: Michelle Obama hugs Beyonce as they share a special moment
Showing that even superstars aren't immune to being starstruck, Beyonce and Jay Z ask a fellow guest to take a photo for them
Joining Beyonce at the state event was felow singer Kelly Clarkson, who tweeted a picture of the pair together.
'Me and B just hangin' out ....don't worry about it,' she wrote. 'Seriously, God did good. She is so beautiful!'
Kelly once said she was a fan of Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul, but she says she voted for Obama twice.
'I think it's going to be the coolest thing ever to look back with my grandkids and go: "I was a part of that and I'm proud of that. I'm not ashamed of that,"' Clarkson said in a recent interview.
Sing along: Barack and Michelle sway along to the music as Jennifer Hudson serenaded the first couple
Beaming: President Obama looked incredibly proud as he danced with wife Michelle to celebrate his second term in the White House
The world is watching: Thousands attended the Inauguration Ball in Washington which was viewed by millions on Monday evening
Appreciation: The Obamas expressed their deep gratitude for all the Armed Forces during the glitzy Washington event
Stunning: Jill Biden looked fabulous in a blue silk creation by Vera Wang alongside a dapper VP Joe
Double act: VP Joe Biden and wife Jill react to the crowd as they appear at the Inaugural ball on Monday evening in D.C.
Applause: VP Biden thanks Jamie Foxx after he sang at the Inaugural Ball on Monday night
Diva: Jennifer Hudson looked slender in a tight-fitting black gown with draped neckline as she sang Al Green's Let's Stay Together while the Obamas danced
Warm words: President Obama and Vice-President Joe Biden spoke briefly at the Inauguration ball and offered their deep gratitude to American troops
The Commander-In-Chief's ball for members of the Armed Forces were entertained by Alicia Keys, Brad Paisley, Chris Cornell, Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Hudson and Marc Anthony.
Military moves: Joe Biden dances with Army Staff Sgt. Keesha Dentino as Jill Biden dances with Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Patrick Figueroa
Gratitude: Obama shakes the hands of (left to right) Sergeant Major of the Army Raymond Chandler; Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Micheal Barrett; Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Michael Stevens; Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James Roy and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Michael Leavitt
Star attraction: Alicia Keys performs at the Inaugural Ball in front of tens of thousands
Glittering performance: Alicia Keys leaves the stage after she sang an altered version of her hit Girl On Fire in honor of the President
Time for country: Singer Brad Paisley was one of the first performers at the Commander-In-Chief's ball in Washington
Rocking out: The Mexican pop rock band Mana performs during the Inaugural Ball
Rocking celebration: Fun perform during the 57th Inauguration ball on Monday evening
Honor: Jennifer Hudson was picked to sing the song for the President's first dance and performed a version of Al Green's Let's Stay Together
'I want to look out one more time because I'm not going to see this again,' he said to someone next to him as he took in the spectacular view.
Proud: President Obama and his wife Michelle wave to the thousands of supporters along the inauguration parade route after he was sworn into office on Monday
Joyous: The Obamas wave after emerging from the presidential limousine during the inaugural parade from the Capitol to the White House
Swearing in: Obama's wife and daughters, Sasha and Malia, look on as he is sworn into office by Chief Justice John G. Roberts
Ceremony: Obama and Vice President Biden listen to an invocation by Myrlie Evers-Williams during the 57th Presidential Inauguration ceremonial swearing-in
Party time! The Obama girls dance as Michelle and Barack look more serious as they watch the parade from the presidential box
Photobomb! Malia Obama pulls a silly face i n front of her parents' kissing as her sister Sasha snaps it on her smartphone
Captivating: Beyonce sings the U.S. National Anthem as President Obama and Senator Charles Schumer listen during swearing-in ceremonies
Thankful: Singer and Obama supporter Beyonce is greeted by the president after her performance
Fans: The Obamas cheer and laugh with Beyonce after she finishes her spectacular performance at the inauguration ceremony
Friends: First lady Michelle Obama greets singer Beyonce after she performs the National Anthem on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol
Passionate: Kelly Clarkson sings My Country 'Tis of Thee during swearing-in ceremonies on Monday morning in the nation's capital
Starstruck: Kelly Clarkson is greeted by President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden following her performance
Sonia Sotomayor, the first Hispanic woman to sit on the Supreme Court, then swore in Joe Biden as Vice President, using the Biden family bible.
After performances by musical stars Beyoncé, Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor, the ceremony concluded and the Obamas, Biden and his wife Jill, left for a congressional luncheon.
Former presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter were both at the Capitol, yet the Bushes were not in attendance.
Mass celebration: The Mall continues to fill with supporters to watch President Barack Obama be sworn in as the 45th U.S. President at the U.S. Capitol
Message of hope: Obama speaks after he was ceremonially sworn in for a second term as the 44th President of the United States
Determined: Obama's speech called for the American people to work together to secure a future of equality for the entire country
Second term: Vice President Joe Biden takes his oath using the family bible as his wife Dr. Jill Biden and his son Beau Biden look on
This afternoon, an inaugural parade featuring floats by 60 organisations took off at 2.30 p.m. to pass the Washington Memorial and the White House, before it concludes at 5.30 p.m. in time for the inaugural ball at 6 p.m.
Barack and Michelle Obama stepped from their motorcade as it drove along a jam-packed Pennsylvania Avenue and walked hand-in-hand as they waved to cheering supporters.
The trappings for today's ceremony were in place early this morning. The flag-draped stands were ready outside the Capitol, while tables have been set inside for the traditional lunch with lawmakers.
Across town, a specially made reviewing stand rested outside the White House gates for the president and guests to watch the traditional inauguration parade march down Pennsylvania Avenue.
Celebrated: Former President Jimmy Carter arrives at the ceremony with his wife Rosalynn to massive cheers from the crowds
Arrival: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is joined by her husband, former President Bill Clinton, as she arrives at the inauguration
First family: Malia and Sasha Obama arrive at the Capitol building followed closely by their maternal grandmother
Proud: The girls burst into giggles as the crowd cheered when their names were announced. They joined their mother Michelle on stage
The weather forecast was encouraging. High temperatures are predicted for the lower 40s during the day, with scattered snow showers during the evening, when two inaugural balls will conclude the official proceedings.
Famous fans: High-profile Obama supporters actress Eva Longoria, left, and Jay-Z and Beyonce, right, arrive at the swearing in ceremony
All smiles: President Barack Obama grins as he arrives to cheers during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC
Signature: President Obama signs a proclamation to commemorate the inauguration, entitled a 'National Day of Hope and Resolve', flanked by Biden and House Speaker John Boehner
Watching over: From left, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Sen. Lamar Alexander, Sen. Charles Schumer, Vice President Joe Biden, House Speaker John Boehner, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi
Extravagant: The President and guests gather for the Inaugural Luncheon in Statuary Hall following the swearing-in ceremony
Together: President Obama and Michelle sit beside Speaker of the House John Boehner and his wife Deborah Gunlack at the luncheon
Good humoured: Vice President Biden shares a joke with Senator Lamar Alexander as his wife Dr. Jill Biden stands to his left
He reminded the crowd that 'what we're doing is celebrating each other and celebrating this incredible nation that we call home'.
He encouraged the crowd to enjoy the inauguration and said he needs them to work as hard as they can on issues important to them.
Obama said the inauguration is a reminder that 'there is something bigger than ourselves'.
He kept his comments brief and quipped that he has to save some of his lines for his speech on Monday. He also gave his opinion on a much-debated matter his week - his wife's new haircut.
He said: 'I love her bangs. She looks good. She always looks good.'
First lady Michelle Obama unveiled her new haircut in a White House photo released last Thursday for her 49th birthday.
Thankful: Joe Biden and his wife Dr Jill Biden wave as they walk down Pennsylvania Avenue during the Inaugural parade
Route: A map shows the route of the inauguration parade taking place on Monday afternoon following Obama's swearing in
Obama was sworn in for four more years earlier on Sunday in a simple ceremony at the White House, embarking on a second-term quest to restore a still-shaky economy and combat terrorists overseas while swearing an age-old oath to 'preserve, protect and defend' the Constitution.
Celebratory: Kennedi Franklin, 8, cheers as she sits on the shoulders of her father Edward Franklin, of Mobile, Alabama, as they wait on National Mall
Celebration: People cheer as they enter the National Mall before the ceremonial swearing-in ceremonies
Patriotic: Obama supporters wait on the National Mall for the start of the ceremonial swearing in on Monday morning
Restoration of the economy to full strength and pressing the worldwide campaign against terrorists sit atop the agenda. He also wants to reduce federal deficits and win immigration and gun control legislation from Congress, where Republicans control the House.
First family: President Obama, his wife Michelle and daughters Sasha and Malia were smartly dressed as they arrived at the church ahead of the inauguration
Welcome: The Obama family was greeted by Rev. Luis Leon as they arrived at St. John's Church on Monday for a service
Suave: Vice President Joe Biden arrived at St. John's Church - sporting a pair of aviators - shortly after the Obama family
Looking for something to do? As he attended the church service, Obama apparently tweeted this message to his Twitter followers
Republicans lent a touch of bipartisanship to the weekend.
Supporters: Singers John Mayer and Katy Perry, left, attend the event while Rev. Jesse Jackson, right, waits for the start of the presidential inauguration
Family: Michelle Obama's brother Craig Robinson, head coach of Oregon State, left, and their mother Marian Robinson watch the Inaugural Parade
Gearing up: People begin to gather along Pennsylvania Ave. before the inauguration at the U.S. Capitol
Preparation: US navy sailors stand at the West Front of the US Capitol hours before the ceremony
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