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 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'

The head of the Royal Navy has been suspended after claims surfaced that he had an extramarital affair with a female officer under his command.