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Royal Navy Chief Suspended Amid Ongoing Investigation

Royal Navy Chief Suspended Amid Ongoing Investigation

Admiral Sir Ben Key steps back from his role as First Sea Lord amidst an internal inquiry.
The head of the Royal Navy, Admiral Sir Ben Key, has been suspended from his duties pending an investigation, as confirmed by sources at the Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Friday.

This suspension comes shortly after Admiral Key was notably absent from the recent VE Day celebrations in London, where he would typically have been present among senior military officials.

Vice Admiral Martin Connell, serving as the Second Sea Lord, has assumed full leadership responsibilities of the Royal Navy during this period until a permanent successor is appointed.

Admiral Key, who joined the Royal Navy in 1984 as a university cadet after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, has held various significant positions throughout his career.

His service includes operational deployments around the world, and he has qualified as both helicopter aircrew and a principal warfare officer.

He was promoted to vice admiral in February 2016, subsequently becoming the fleet commander and chief of joint operations before assuming the role of First Sea Lord in 2021.

During his extensive career, Admiral Key has commanded multiple vessels, including the minehunter HMS Sandown, frigates HMS Iron Duke and HMS Lancaster, and the aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious.

He is also a veteran of the Iraq war and played a pivotal role in the military operations surrounding the retreat from Afghanistan, earning a US Bronze Star for his service.

In his capacity as First Sea Lord, Admiral Key also serves as the Chief of the Naval Staff and Chair of the Navy Board.

In these roles, he is accountable to the Secretary of State for the Royal Navy's operational effectiveness, efficiency, and the morale of its personnel.

Last year, Admiral Key publicly addressed issues of misogyny within the Royal Navy, specifically following inquiries that uncovered instances of sexual harassment, bullying, and assault directed at women in service.

He issued an apology for the 'intolerable' behavior reported, expressing remorse to the victims and emphasizing the need for the Royal Navy to improve its culture and practices.

The MoD has indicated that an investigation is currently underway and has stated that it would be inappropriate to provide further comment at this time.
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