Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:
“I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip. His lifetime of faithful service to the nation was inspirational. The thoughts of the people of Northern Ireland will be with Her Majesty the Queen who has lost a companion of 73 years, the longest Royal marriage in history. Like millions of others in the UK, across the Commonwealth and indeed the world I will be remembering Her Majesty in prayer.
“This is an incredibly sad day not just for the Royal Family but for the whole of the United Kingdom. Though 99 he connected with countless young people through the Duke of Edinburgh Awards.
“This death leaves a huge gap in national life.
“On Monday, the Assembly should adjourn as a mark of respect after there has been an opportunity to pay tributes to a remarkable life well lived.
“It would also be appropriate, at this time to of national mourning, for those rightly proud of their loyalty to the Crown to cease demonstrations.”