King leads tributes to 'giant of the art world' David Hockney

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The King has joined the art world in paying tribute to David Hockney, one of the UK's most important and popular artists, who has died at the age of 88.

In a personal message, King Charles said he and the Queen were "greatly saddened" to learn of the death of "a giant of the world of art and painting, a Yorkshireman through and through, and a dear friend and inspiration to so many".

Artist Dame Tracey Emin said she felt privileged to have known Hockney, adding: "A great artist and a wonderful man, who with the power of art changed the perception of Britishness. A proud chain-smoking homosexual, who flew the flag higher than any other British artist."

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