On his return to Naples, Nelson was greeted with a triumphal procession led by King Ferdinand IV and Sir William Hamilton and was introduced for only the third time to Sir William's wife Emma, Lady Hamilton, who fainted violently at the meeting, and apparently took several weeks to recover from her injuries.
Upon his return to Naples, Nelson was greeted with a celebratory parade led by King Ferdinand IV and Sir William Hamilton. He was introduced to Lady Hamilton, Sir William's wife, for the third time, but she fainted violently at their meeting and took several weeks to recover from her injuries.