Why did Princess Kate bow her head when Prince William saluted?

Answer 1

She is not a member of the military, so would not be making a military gesture at that time. William on the other hand was in his military uniform, so made the traditional military gesture at the Cenotaph.

Answer 2

Only a man in uniform can salute out of respect. William is in the military so he salutes out of respect. Kate is not in the military, so she bows her head instead

Answer 3

Willaim saluted in this case because he was acting as a uniformed member of the military. If he was in civilian clothing, he would have bowed his head instead.

Answer 4

he's not saluting the military.. every time they passed a memorial site, William salutes it and as a sign of respect, kate bows her head.

Answer 5

As a sign of deference when he made a military salute, as she is a civilian.

Answer 6

It isn't lady like to do the same action as a man. Kate doesnt seem like a person to do that stuff.

Answer 7

Its a princesses salute

Answer 8

Just out of respect.

Answer 9

It's her way of returning a salute.