Third son for Beckhams
Victoria Beckham has given birth to her third son, it was announced today.
The baby was born in Madrid, shortly after husband David played finished playing in a match in the capital for Real Madrid.
The birth was by caesarean section as were the couple’s other two children Brooklyn, five, and Romeo, two.
The couple announced Victoria's third pregnancy in August last year, saying they were "delighted'' at the "fantastic news''.
The latest addition to the Beckham family is being named "Cruz", spokesman Simon Oliveira later announced.
A statement released today said: “David and Victoria Beckham are delighted to announce the birth of their baby boy Cruz Beckham, born today at 10.40am (Spanish time) at the Hospital Ruber Internacional, Madrid.
“The baby’s weight is 3 kilos, 200 grams. (Just over 7lbs)
“Both mother and baby are well and the family would like to thank Dr Vidal, Dr Gillard and all the medical team for their help and support.”
Dr Vidal Pelaez, head of the obstetrics and gynaecology department at the Ruber International Hospital said: “At 10.40am today Victoria Beckham had a caesarean, which had been planned, giving birth to a boy.
“Medical intervention lasted 30 minutes with no complications whatsoever. Mother and child are in perfect health.”
The baby was initially said to be due in early March but recent reports had claimed the 30-year-old former Spice Girl would have a caesarean on Friday next week.
The couple celebrated the birth of their first son Brooklyn – named after the place where he was conceived – now five, in March 1999.
In September 2002, Victoria gave birth to their second son Romeo at the private Portland Hospital in London.
News of her latest pregnancy came after allegations that Beckham had an affair.
In April last year, the footballer was forced to make an on-the record denial of claims of an affair with 26-year old personal assistant Rebecca Loos.
Beckham branded the allegations “ludicrous” in a statement issued soon afterwards.
He said at the time: “The simple truth is that I am very happily married, have a wonderful wife and two very special kids.
“There is nothing that any third party can do to change these facts.”
Speculation over the Beckhams’ marriage first surfaced in September 2003 after the footballer’s transfer to Spain.
The news that they planned to have the baby in Spain bolstered Victoria’s pledge to concentrate her attention on being by her husband’s side in Madrid.
Real Madrid lost last night 2-0 against Athletic Bilbao at the home stadium Bernabeu.
