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Nelson was roundly criticised in his time for his relationship with Emma, Lady Hamilton. They were even laughed at in public and the King and Queen would not recieve Lady Hamilton, even though Sir William Hamilton was related to the King. The public of the time were very much aware of Lady Hamilton's colourful history and treated her with the contempt due. However, Nelson's fascination with her and abandonment of his wife were largely forgiven because of his status as national hero.