The Northern Ireland Assembly sat for three hours to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Speaker Alex Maskey, from Sinn Féin, said it was important to come together "in recognition of a long life given to public service"
The Queen's coffin travelled by procession from the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh to St Giles' Cathedral
Earlier, King Charles III made his first address as monarch to MPs and peers in Parliament and promised "selfless duty"
King Charles will make his first visit as monarch to Belfast on Tuesday
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Image source, PAMembers of the Northern Ireland Assembly spent today paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at a special sitting.
Speaker Alex Maskey began proceedings and described the Queen as "more than a mere figurehad" before praising her contribution to reconciliation on the island of Ireland.
Leaders of all the parties at Stormont then paid their own tributes, except for People Before Profit which did not participate.
The session concluded with a minute's silence.
Image source, PacemakerMichelle O'Neill signed the book of condolences following her tribute to the Queen
After the special sitting of the assembly, MLAs had the opportunity to sign a book of condolence for Queen Elizabeth II.
Sinn Féin's deputy leader, Michelle O'Neill was among those who signed it.
Earlier in the assembly chamber, Ms O'Neill said she remembered meetings with the Queen and former Sinn Féin deputy leader and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuiness.
She said the Queen's “warmth, kindness and unfailing courtesy towards us was appreciated".
Other signatories included Speaker Alex Maskey, DUP MLA Gordon Lyons, Alliance leader Naomi Long, UUP leader Doug Beattie, the SDLP's Matthew O'Toole and TUV leader Jim Allister.
Image source, PacemakerJim Allister was among the MLAs who signed the book of condolences
Enda McClafferty
BBC News NI political editor
Image source, PacemakerYou could call it the Queen's last act of reconciliation in Northern Ireland.
A chamber better known for its deep political divisions was united to remember the late monarch.
Republicans and unionists united in their praise of the Queen.
On her last visit to Stormont, the Queen said politics here was “not straightforward”.
Today it felt like it was.
To conclude tributes from MLAs, Speaker Alex Maskey led members in a minute's silence as a mark of respect for Queen Elizabeth II.
Mr Maskey said he would now write to King Charles III with a copy of the tributes from Stormont.
He then welcomed members, who had not yet done so, to sign a book of condolence in the Great Hall.
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William Irwin of the DUP thanked the Speaker for making extra space for all tributes and said it was a time of “mixed emotion”.
He said many of his constituents in Newry and Armagh were “clearing grieving” but tha tthere were a wealth of good memories and a nation that benefitted from the Queen's leadership.
"We have a new king and I want to pay tribute to him as he embarks on his journey," he said, pointing to his long apprenticeship and the example of his mother.
Image source, NI AssemblyDUP MLA for Strangford, Harry Harvey, said the nation and the Commonwealth owed Queen Elizabeth II a "tremendous debt of gratitude" for her "exemplary, dignity, wisdom diligence".
Mr Harvey said the late Queen's love for Northern Ireland was always evident, and was held with deep affection by her Ulster subjects who found she was "someone upon whom they could trust and depend".
"She played a significant role in the reconciliation across these islands," he said.
Her 2011 visit to Dublin was just "one event in a lifetime of peacebuilding", Mr Harvey continued.
"For our beloved Queen, her race is now run. She has fought the good fight and she leaves behind a legacy unrivalled in history."
Image source, NI assemblyDUP MLA Keith Buchanan said the Queen was of great significance across the nation and a "symbol of stability", with her loss being felt deeply in local communities.
"Even in times of trouble we owe her the greatest respect for maintaining the foundations of the country that we live in today and we devote our time to remember her in the coming days, as she devoted hers to us for 70 years," he said.
Mr Buchanan reflected on Queen Elizabeth II's visit to his constituency in 2002, when she visited Loughry College in Cookstown.
"Her late Majesty had great significance in even the most rural of places in Northern Ireland," he said.
"We look forward now to a new King, Charles III, who we hope will guide and strengthen our country in the same way his mother did before him."
"Many will remember in years to come, where they were and what they were doing when the sad news filtered through of the Queen's passing," said the DUP's Tom Buchanan.
The West Tyrone MLA said the "outpouring of grief and sympathy" around the world, stood as testimony to the esteem Queen Elizabeth II was held in.
Image source, NI assemblyMr Buchanan described the Queen as: "Steadfast and unshakable - a defender of faith, a great affection amongst the nation, who was dedicated to the work and service of the people".
"An inspiration to all, one who led by example and reached out in the most difficult of circumstances.
"A woman who reigned well and whose reign was blessed."
Image source, NI AssemblyAlan Robinson, DUP MLA for East Londonderry, recalled a "vivid memory" from when he was five years old and Queen Elizabeth II visited Northern Ireland.
"Seared deep into my memory was a visit to the north coast, Queen Elizabeth on board the royal yacht," he said.
"I can clearly recall the excitement of that visit, it almost being akin to the excitement of a child on Christmas Eve.
"That was the unique effect our Queen had throughout her reign. She generated a magical excitement which built a love for her, that has spanned our entire lives."
Image source, NI AssemblyDUP assembly member Phillip Brett says it is only in death that we comprehend the enormity of the impact those we love have had.
He said Queen Elizabeth II was "the very essence of our national identity" and that she epitomised all that "we hold dear".
Image source, NI AssemblyHis colleague Diane Forsythe said the Queen's reign was an "incredible demonstration" of "steadfast, noble, gracious, inspiring leadership and selfless service to us all".
"For this we express our overwhelming thanks," she added.
Image source, NI assemblyBrian Kingston, DUP MLA for Belfast North, reflected on some of the Queen's trips to Northern Ireland.
"On a personal note, I had the pleasure of being in the presence of Her Majesty on several occasions during my years on Belfast City Council, including when she and the Duke of Edinburgh visited the grounds of Stormont in 2012 as part her Diamond Jubilee visit to Northern Ireland," he said.
"Two years later, I had the great pleasure of actually meeting the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh and speaking with each of them when they visited Belfast City Hall in 2014.
"I'd consider that to be one of the highlights of my life."
Image source, NI AssemblyDeborah Erskine, DUP MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone, says many across Northern Ireland are feeling an "overwhelming sense of grief" since Queen Elizabeth II's passing.
"The Queen was held in such high regard across the country, Commonwealth and the world," she said.
"For me, as a female and as one of the youngest in this chamber, she was the ultimate role model.
"It is really difficult to think of a world without Queen Elizabeth II."
Image source, NI AssemblyDUP MLA Stephen Dunne said he believed Queen Elizabeth II "was the most loved individual in our world".
"The outpouring of grief and love for our Queen has been so clearly demonstrated right across our country, nation and indeed our world," he added.
Fellow DUP colleague Emma Little-Pengelly said it was an honour to pay tribute to the Queen on behalf of her constituents in Lagan Valley.
She said sympathy and deep admiration had been expressed by people of many different "creeds and backgrounds" from the UK and around the world.
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Image source, NI AssemblyPam Cameron, DUP MLA for South Antrim, described the last few days as "uncertain", as people in the UK watched their "guiding light, Queen Elizabeth II - dim, flicker and finally fail".
"For a moment we wondered if we could ever survive without her, this wonderful sovereign, the heart of our nation, we are truly in unchartered waters," Ms Cameron said.
"After the storm, we realise that in the realm of our new King we are safe and secure, as the monarchy that we cherish continues to evolve to meet the needs of an ever-changing world."
Image source, NI AssemblyDUP MLA for Upper Bann Jonathan Buckley described Queen Elizabeth II as a "figure we looked to, equally in times of deep despair but also in celebration".
"Since the news broke, the world has seen the mystique of monarchy and beauty of the British constitution," he said.
"Even in death and sorrow, we have continuity and stability."
Mr Buckley said in death, people must continue to pay her "unwavering love, loyalty and respect" by showing the same to her son, King Charles III.
He concluded his comments in the assembly chamber with: "The Queen is dead, long live the King".
Image source, NI AssemblyAlliance's Andrew Muir said he had "dreaded" hearing of the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
He paid tribute to a "lifetime of service" by the monarch and passed on his condolences to the Royal family on behalf of the people of North Down.
He said the Queen had a long history to his constituency - from her first visit in 1961 to a later return in 2009.
He recalled speaking to the staff of the Royal Ulster Yacht Club following the Queen's 2009 visit - he said they "were in awe at the warmth and charm".
Image source, NI AssemblyUlster Unionist assembly member Mike Nesbitt said republicans and royalists were joined under one roof in the assembly chamber "in the common cause of offering respect".
"I think we agree that this is a moment, a moment of history of course but maybe something else, maybe a moment when hope will triumph over experience," he added.
"Those of us who have dedicated our lives to public service may rethink and recalibrate and remember there is a concept known as the greater good which must trump personal and party political interests."
Image source, NI AssemblyFoyle MLA, Gary Middleton, says there is a deep sense of sadness and loss at the Queen Elizabeth II's passing.
"We entered this Platinum Jubilee year marking Her Majesty's 70th year on the throne," he said.
"Her service to her country and Commonwealth has been unwavering and steadfast.
"We have been blessed with her leadership and guidance, and her devotion over those years.
Describing her as a loyal and constant part of people's lives, Mr Middleton acknowledged Queen Elizabeth II's commitment to more than 500 organisations, of which she was a patron, and the 21,000 engagements she carried out during her reign, including visits to Northern Ireland.
Lagan Valley MLA Robbie Butler said the death of Queen Elizabeth II had an "immeasurable impact" around the world.
He said the Queen's devotion to her people was best known when she lost her husband, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, last year.
"In an act of solidarity and humility, she set aside a state funeral to provide an example of love and care for all her people in her grieving loss," he said.
Mr Butler said by not expecting to have the bar raised for her, she set a "love for us all".
He added that her visit to Dublin in 2011, and the shaking of Martin McGuinness's hand during her Diamond Jubilee celebrations in 2012 showed her love for peace and reconciliation, and a "love of duty for all of us."
The DUP's Diane Dodds said she met the Queen on many occasions.
She recalled a meeting when her husband, Nigel Dodds, was lord mayor of Belfast.
The day before two policemen had been injured.
"When she came forward she inquired about the health of the policemen and then went on to say she had seen Nigel speaking on the news the previous night.
She said she took away two things: "The Queen was touched by the violence and pain in Northern Ireland but in my naivety I was completely surprised that the Queen had been watching the six o’clock news."
She said the loss of the Queen meant different things for generations.
"For many of us it is another lost connection to parents and loved ones - a sense of a generation quietly fading away," Mrs Dodds said.
However she said that to her very young grandchildren the Queen was the woman who had tea with Paddington Bear and had sandwiches in her purse.