As the newest member of the royal family was introduced to the world, a New Zealander was working round the clock making sure everything ran according to plan.
Cantabrian Tracey Howson is the service manager of the Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital in London, where the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge welcomed Prince George.
"It was wonderful to have the opportunity to meet Mr and Mrs Middleton, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, when they visited the wing to see their first grandchild," she said yesterday.
"I've been so focused on the operational aspects and making sure everything went well that I've still not fully absorbed it all. It may take some time to fully appreciate it."
Miss Howson worked with a variety of people, including clinicians, communications specialists, security experts, Westminster Council and the Metropolitan Police, to make sure the birth and media coverage went smoothly.