The Princess of Wales, Kate, joined children from All Souls CE Primary School on a school trip to the National Portrait Gallery in London to mark the opening of a new initiative by the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood. The Bobeam Tree Trail, an interactive experience designed to promote social and emotional skills for under five-year-olds, was launched by the princess as part of her return to public duties following cancer treatment. The trail, running until 15 March, allows children to explore the Gallery through activities based on portraits, helping the Bobeam Tree by discovering stories of people through interactive props and audio recordings.
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Italy to slash VAT on art to compete with EU rivals
Italy's right-wing government is set to reduce the value-added tax on art from 22% to 5%, responding to urgent calls from over 500 artists and galleries who warned of a potential collapse in the domestic art market. This tax cut, anticipated to be approved in a Cabinet meeting and requiring parliamentary ratification within 60 days, aims to enhance competitiveness against lower-tax countries like France and Germany. Need More Context? 🔎
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