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Former head of Royal Navy sacked
- Admiral Sir Ben Key, who served as the Royal Navy’s First Sea Lord beginning in 2021 and relinquished the position in May 2025, was dismissed from service today and had his commission revoked.
- His dismissal came after a thorough investigation determined that his behavior, including an inappropriate relationship with a female subordinate, was seriously inconsistent with the organization's principles and code of conduct.
- Educated at Bromsgrove School, Admiral Sir Ben entered the Navy in 1984 through a university cadet program, trained as both helicopter aircrew and principal warfare officer, served globally aboard frigates and destroyers, and received honors including a CBE in 2016 and a KCB in 2021.
- He expressed deep regret for his conduct in spring 2024, apologized to those hurt personally and to all serving in the Royal Navy, and accepted the Defence Council’s decision fully.
- The head of the UK Armed Forces highlighted that every report of misconduct is thoroughly examined and decisive measures are taken against individuals who fail to meet the expected standards, no matter their rank or position.
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He had resigned from his position in May, when the case became public.
Married head of Royal Navy Sir Ben Key fired after affair with junior officer - The Mirror
Former First Sea Lord and Admiral Sir Ben Key has been stripped of his rank after his affair with a female officer under his command was exposed by the woman's husband to officials
·London, United Kingdom
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Former Royal Navy chief Sir Ben Key's behaviour 'fell far short of standards expected' as MoD terminates his service
An investigation into former head of the Royal Navy Sir Ben Key found his behaviour fell “far short of the values and standards expected”, the Ministry of Defence said.
·London, United Kingdom
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