Royal Navy’s head dropped after the probe in relation to subordinate

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Royal Navy’s head retired from his role after the Ministry of Defense launched an investigation into his relationship with a female subordinate, according to the people who know the subject.

The Financial Times revealed this week that the first admall of Sea Lord Sir Ben Key Had turned back Since running the Naval Service, Second Sea Lord, Martin Connell, a full charge until a permanent replacement was announced.

On Friday, Connell wrote Senior Navy’s colleagues about Key’s departure to confirm that ” Modify The investigation continues, “but adding that it would be inappropriate to comment later, according to a person who knew this.

Two families familiar with the situation said that the research is related to a relationship between key and a staff member.

A Mod spokesman said: “An investigation continues and it would be inappropriate to comment at the moment.”

The key did not respond immediately to a comment request.