Sir William Hamilton, a middle-aged widower, served as the British ambassador to the Kingdom of Naples. Emma arrived with her mother and developed a very amicable relationship with the Queen of Naples. Emma became Lady Hamilton and lived a tranquil life with Sir William. However, the arrival of British Admiral Nelson disrupted their peaceful existence as Emma and Nelson grew fond of each other. Initially, Hamilton turned a blind eye to his young and attractive wife's indiscretions, pretending not to know. Yet, the affair between his wife and Nelson spiraled out of control, burning fiercely like a flame over England.