Former Royal Navy chief stripped of knighthood after affair claims
Former Royal Navy chief Ben Key has been stripped of his knighthood and CBE following an investigation into an affair with a female subordinate. The Ministry of Defence terminated his service after finding his conduct fell short of expected standards.
Why it matters
The removal of high-level honors from a senior military official underscores the strict disciplinary standards maintained within the British armed forces.
Ben Key was alleged to have had a relationship with a female subordinate
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