New Zealander Caroline Powell, the 2010 Burghley winner, was third in the final Classics table, with Britain's Mary King fourth and 2010 Badminton champion, Swindon-based Australian Paul Tapner, fifth.

BBC: William Fox-Pitt clinches HSBC FEI Classics title

Belgium's Karin Donckers on Rose's Merlin, Mary King with Imperial Cavalier and Australian Andrew Hoy on Moonfleet complete a tight group for the top six places.

BBC: Edge ahead in Burghley dressage

But many of the sport's leading lights, such as Mary King and William Fox-Pitt, will have chances to overtake her when the dressage resumes on Saturday.

BBC: Laura Collett takes Badminton Horse Trials by storm

Skeletons recovered from the wreck of a King Henry VIII's warship the Mary Rose are being studied to discover more about life in the 1500s.

BBC: Mary Rose skeletons studied by Swansea sports scientists

Mary's son James went on to succeed Elizabeth in 1603, becoming King of both England and Scotland.

BBC: Mary, Queen of Scots statue call

The Princess Royal is likely to be taken over by King's Health Partners in south London, Queen Mary's would be taken over by a mix of Dartford and Gravesham and Oxleas NHS trusts and the Queen Elizabeth is expected to join up with Lewisham Hospital.

BBC: South London Healthcare Trust should be split up - report

Pursued by the Roman army and King Herod's forces, they hide in a stable and run into Mary, Joseph and the newborn Jesus.

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