US EditionHead of Royal Navy steps back after investigation into alleged relationship with female colleague
- Admiral Sir Ben Key, the First Sea Lord of the Royal Navy, temporarily withdrew from his role in early May 2025 while an investigation was conducted in the UK.
- The investigation concerns an alleged inappropriate relationship with a female subordinate, which may breach the Navy's strict service test forbidding such conduct.
- Admiral Key, aged 59 and married with three children, was due to retire this summer after serving as First Sea Lord since 2021 and has emphasized zero tolerance for unacceptable behavior.
- The Ministry of Defence confirmed that the investigation remains active but declined to provide further details, while Vice Admiral Sir Martin Connell has temporarily taken over command.
- Key's suspension, the first misconduct probe of a First Sea Lord in the Navy's 500-year history, led to canceling the annual Sea Power Conference and sent shockwaves through the service.
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Head of UK Royal Navy Suspended, Investigation Underway
The Royal Navy suspended its leader after he faced accusations of having an affair with a subordinate officer. Admiral Sir Ben Key, first sea lord of the Royal Navy, was […] The post Head of UK Royal Navy Suspended, Investigation Underway appeared first on The Western Journal.
Head of UK Royal Navy Suspended, Investigation Underway - News Addicts
The Royal Navy suspended its leader after he faced accusations of having an affair with a subordinate officer. Admiral Sir Ben Key, first sea lord of the Royal Navy, was ordered to step back from his role while the investigation was underway, the U.K.’s The Times reported Friday. Key, a 59-year-old husband and a father […] The post Head of UK Royal Navy Suspended, Investigation Underway appeared first on News Addicts.
Head of Royal Navy investigated after 'affair with junior officer'
Admiral Sir Benjamin Key pictured last year (Picture: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images) The head of the Royal Navy has stepped back from his duties amid an ‘affair with a subordinate’. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has started an investigation into First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Benjamin Kelly, 59. Sir Benjamin was reportedly expected to retire this summer, but in the meantime Second Sea Lord, Vice Admiral Sir Martin Connell, has taken command of the N…
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Head of Royal Navy ‘told to step back’ amid reports of ‘affair with subordinate’
The head of the Royal Navy has stepped back from his duties amid an investigation which multiple reports said related to an alleged relationship…
Royal Navy’s chief suspended over allegations he had a secret affair with a comrade - The Mirror
The married Royal Navy's chief, Admiral Sir Ben Key, 59, has been suspended from his role over shock allegations he had a secret affair with a female officer 'under his command'
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