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Britain's Secret Intelligence Service distances new chief from her Nazi grandfather

Britain's Secret Intelligence Service distances new chief from her Nazi grandfather

Rob Beschizza
Jun 27, 2025
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Metreweli, MI6's

Blaise Metreweli is the first woman to lead Britain's MI6, officially the Secret Intelligence Service. She's also the first MI6 leader to have a Nazi grandfather known as "the butcher." Metreweli, 47, is currently "Q," the service's technical chief. But her appointment as "C"—real-life positions made famous through the fictional exploits…

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