Victoria Beckham has given birth to a baby girl – the first daughter for the former Spice Girl and her footballer husband David.
The baby, named Harper Seven, was delivered on Sunday at Cedars Sinai hospital in Los Angeles.
In a statement on his Facebook page, former England captain Beckham said: "I am so proud and excited to announce the birth of our daughter Harper Seven Beckham.
"She weighed a healthy 7lbs 10oz and arrived at 7.55 this morning, here in LA. Victoria is doing really well and her brothers are delighted to have a baby sister xx."
The Beckhams, who married in 1999, already have three boys - Brooklyn, 11, Romeo, eight, and Cruz, five.
Their spokesman, Simon Oliveira, announced the happy news on Twitter.
"David & Victoria Beckham are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter," he wrote.
In another posting, he added: "Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz are excited to welcome their new baby sister to the family."
Friends of the couple were quick to send their congratulations.
A delighted Mel B, who is expecting her third child later this year, expressed her excitement on Twitter, writing: "congrats!!! Yipeee another spice baby is born, damn it wish it was me this AM cos I feel like I'm about to POP!"
Former Spice Girl Emma Bunton also tweeted: "Big kiss to @victoriabeckham can't wait to meet your gorgeous little girl!"
Before the baby's name was confirmed, stylist Sally Lyndley alluded to a possible name for the newborn, writing: "congratulations on gorgeous baby Beverly!!! X." While Brooklyn was named after the place where he was conceived, this appeared to suggest the pair – who live in Beverly Hills – had once again opted to name a child after a location close to their hearts.
While the name Harper is not unusual in the US, seven was David's number with Manchester United and the England team.
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Moon Unit: Frank Zappa
Apple: Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow
Fifi Trixibell: Bob Geldof and Paula Yates (also parents to Peachesand Pixie)
Hopper: Sean Penn and Robin Wright
Lark Song: Mia Farrow and André Previn
Shiloh Nouvel: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
Pilot Inspektor: Jason Lee
Sage Moonblood: Sylvester Stallone
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