Royal Navy chief suspended as investigation into alleged affair with subordinate proceeds.

Head of the Royal Navy, Admiral Sir Benjamin Key, has been suspended amid an ongoing investigation into an alleged affair with a subordinate. The Ministry of Defence confirmed the probe but did not comment further. Vice Admiral Sir Martin Connell has taken command of the Navy during this period. Admiral Key, a 59-year-old with 40 years of service, has been in his role since 2021.