Beckhams celebrate Harper's arrival

David and Victoria Beckham are the proud parents of a baby girl
12 April 2012

Friends have congratulated David and Victoria Beckham after they became parents for the fourth time - to daughter Harper Seven.

The baby was delivered on Sunday at Cedars Sinai hospital in Los Angeles.

Victoria's former Spice Girls colleagues Mel B and Emma Bunton were among those who expressed their joy following the birth.

Harper has become increasingly popular in the US as a first name. Probably the most famous bearer is the author of To Kill A Mockingbird, Harper Lee.

It is thought the addition of Seven is a reference to David's shirt number from his time at Manchester United. He has the number written in Roman numerals - VII - on his arm as a tattoo.

The child's name was announced by David on his Facebook page. "I am so proud and excited to announce the birth of our daughter Harper Seven Beckham," he said.

"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

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!"

And Bunton sent a "big kiss" to her former bandmate, adding: "Can't wait to meet your gorgeous little girl."

The Beckhams, who married in 1999, already have three boys - Brooklyn, 11, Romeo, eight, and Cruz, five.

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