Obama and Biden had an extraordinarily close relationship during their time in the White House.

The first and second ladies made appearances at multiple events supporting the program.

“She is one of my dearest friends,” Obama then said.

Michelle Obama and Jill Biden

“And, as Jill said, we’re family.

This is my girl right here.

We have laughed together.

Michelle Obama, Jill Biden and Prince Harry

We have been silly together.

We have cried a lot.

We’ve been there for each other as much as we can throughout this amazing journey.

Michelle Obama and Jill Biden and husbands

And Jill is not just brilliant, but she is kind.

She is very funny.

And she is one of the strongest people I know.

Michelle Obama and Jill Biden

I love and admire her with all my heart.”

While the Bidens grieved in the public eye, they were glad to have the Obamas in their corner.

But she and Barack knew above all…what every week was like.

When Beau died, they came over to the house, came to the funeral."

Taking this ride with you is one of the great pleasures of our lives."

They even shared an umbrella when it began raining during President Trump’s inauguration (viaAllure).

If Michelle Obama ever decides to get into politics, she has Jill Biden’s support.

That would be wonderful," Biden said.