I saw video of today's Kate and William visit, there was carol singing so loudly throughout that they could barely hear or be heard! But they just soldiered on.
One thing that surprised me was the speed of it, Kate literally entered the room, plonked down at a table and introduced herself to the lady with the kids and immediately started in with the chat. Zoom! Barely 20 seconds had passed!
No hesitation, no wondering where to sit, no slow hand shaking around the room etc. W+K looked super efficient and in control. I realise it's experience, isn't it? And of course being briefed on what to open with in conversation. It really showed that they lead the encounters, there's a confidence there. I suppose when you think about it, for those attending it's probably their first time hosting a Royal visit and they're the ones who are a bit hesitant whereas W+K are old hands and know how to take charge of the interactions with the people waiting.
Kate looked absolutely beautiful, her makeup is to die for these days. Its definitely an extended liner but not a kitten flick, more a straight extension. And it seems brown rather than black liner though it's hard to tell. I suspect it must be gel liner, surely pencil wouldn't stay that precise? Bobbi Brown has a ton of gel liner pots in different colours, I know she's worn it in the past but who knows what she wears these days.