'I am an Irish republican. I also recognise there are many people on our island for whom the coronation is a hugely important occasion.'
Sinn Féin deputy leader Michelle O'Neill has confirmed she will attend the coronation of King Charles.
"We are living in a time of great change. A time to respect our differing and equally legitimate aspirations, a time to firmly focus on the future and the opportunities that the next decade will bring. She said: "I am committed to being a First Minister for all, representing the whole community, building good relations between the people of these islands, and advancing peace and reconciliation through respectful and mature engagement."
"I therefore want to inform members that I am pleased to attend the coronation of King Charles III on behalf of the Assembly. He recalled MLAs to the Assembly to pay their respects to the Queen, and delivered a speech of condolence to Charles at Hillsborough Castle on behalf of the people of Northern Ireland.
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