Professional head of the Royal Navy, Admiral Ben Key has resigned, citing personal reasons

Royal Navy chief steps down early

Admiral Sir Ben Key abruptly leaves his post as First Sea Lord months sooner than expected

Professional head of the Royal Navy, Admiral Ben Key has resigned, citing personal reasons

The FT reports that First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Ben Key, has stepped down as head of the RN. He had previously told the Defence Secretary last year that he would be leaving his post this summer. Vice Admiral Martin Connel has taken command until the permanent successor is announced within the next few weeks. […] The post Professional head of the Royal Navy, Admiral Ben Key has resigned, citing personal reasons first appeared on Navy Lookout.