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Who Is Admiral Ben Key? UK Navy Chief Stripped of Command Over Sex Scandal With Subordinate

Admiral Sir Ben Key, the former First Sea Lord, has been stripped of his command following a misconduct inquiry into an extramarital affair with a subordinate officer.

International Business Times UK

Former head of Royal Navy sacked over affair with subordinate officer

Ministry of Defence says Ben Key’s conduct fell far short of standards expected after investigation

The Guardian - UK

Former head of Royal Navy sacked after conduct ‘fell far short’

Admiral Sir Ben Key issued a public apology following the investigation

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Former Navy head sacked after ‘falling short of values and standards expected’

Admiral Sir Ben Key was reportedly suspended from his role as First Sea Lord over claims he had an affair with a female subordinate

Evening Standard

Royal Navy ‘keeping an eye’ on Russian ships passing through English Channel

A patrol ship took over surveillance duties as a Russian ship proceeded past the Isle of Wight

The Independent UK

Royal Navy shadows Russian ships through English Channel

HMS Duncan met the corvette at the south-western end of the Channel on the French coast.

Evening Standard

The "Staggering" Drug Smuggling Shipment Prince William Helped Intercept With the Royal Navy in 2008

William experienced "a lot of excitement and a lot of danger," per a royal expert.

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King reunites with old Royal Navy shipmates for trip down ‘memory sea-lane’

Charles hosted a private reception on Wednesday afternoon for his former comrades who attended following a personal request from the monarch.

Evening Standard

Last Falklands era warship given ‘respectful farewell’ as it heads to scrapyard

Type 82 destroyer HMS Bristol was decommissioned nearly five years ago.

Evening Standard

Migrant crossings could hit 50k this year as minister voices ‘frustration’ at French police watching boats go

Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard said the government wants to see ‘French police take more action’

Evening Standard

How many nuclear submarines does the UK have – and are they ready for war?

Britain currently has a fleet of nine submarines, including four Vanguard vessels armed with the Trident nuclear system

The Independent UK

Royal Marines seize £30 million of drugs in raid on dhow in Arabian Sea after secret drones tracking mission

A sniper oversaw the swoop on the vessel as two boarding parties stormed towards it

Evening Standard

Russian warship spotted 'loitering' off Scottish coast

A Russian warship has been spotted 'loitering' off the Scottish coast

The National (Scotland)

Royal Navy tracks Russian vessels in UK waters 'to ensure security of critical sea-lanes'

Warships and helicopters activated in five-day operation to escort Russian vessels through UK waters

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The Independent UK

Russian vessels in UK waters tracked by Royal Navy for second time this month

Warships and helicopters were activated ‘ensure the security and integrity of the UK’s critical sea-lanes’.

Evening Standard

Royal Navy warship emerges from shipbuilding hall

Three Type 31 frigates are in production in Fife.

The National (Scotland)

Princess Kate to name HMS Glasgow warship with whisky bottle smashing

The Prince and Princess of Wales will attend the official naming ceremony of the warship HMS Glasgow ...

Evening Standard

Kate to name HMS Glasgow with whisky bottle smashing ceremony

The Princess of Wales was named the sponsor of the state-of-the-art Type 26 anti-submarine frigate in June 2021.

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Evening Standard

UK to launch new 'Home Guard' to protect power plants and airports amid rising global threats

The UK may see a return of the famous WW2 fighting force to combat attacks on important domestic facilities

The Guardian - UK

General accused of failing to report SAS war crimes evidence is made navy chief

Royal Navy leader also accused of overseeing denial of resettlement claims made by Afghans who aided UK forces

The Independent UK

Top special forces general Gwyn Jenkins named head of the Royal Navy

The Royal Marine replaces Admiral Sir Benjamin Key as First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff.

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21 Photos Of Famous People Before They Became World-Renowned Celebrities

In these pictures you can recognize big celebrities that we know now, but when the photos were taken, these people were just on their way to stardom.

The Guardian - UK

Head of Royal Navy suspended pending investigation

Adm Sir Ben Key has been asked to ‘step back’ as first sea lord, after MoD said he had departed for ‘private reasons’

Evening Standard

Head of Royal Navy ‘stepped down over alleged affair with female subordinate’

Admiral Sir Ben Key, 59, a married father of three, is understood to have been told to “step back from all duties” while an investigation is carried out

Evening Standard

Royal Navy warship shadows Russian submarine through English Channel

The HMS Tyne kept a check on the kilo-class submarine Krasnodar as it travelled back to Russia.

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