Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem welcome a daughter on the same day as the Royal baby

Penelope Cruz has given birth to her second child - on the same day as the Royal baby.
The world went into meltdown on Monday over news that the Duchess of Cambridge had given birth to a baby boy - the third in line to the throne.
But she wasn't the only woman in the public eye to welcome a new addition to the family, as Spanish actress Penelope also gave birth to a baby girl on the same day.

New mum: Penelope Cruz reportedly gave birth to her second child with husband Javier Bardem on Monday - the same day that the Duchess of Cambridge welcomed a baby boy into the world

The Spanish actress already has a two-year-old son, Leonardo, with husband Javier Bardem.
And now a representative has confirmed to Hello! magazine she's welcomed her second child.
Although it is not yet known the name of the baby in question.
On the same day Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge announced they'd welcomed a baby boy at St Mary's Hospital in London, weighing in at 8Ibs, 6oz.

Ready to pop: Penelope was last seen on Saturday attending a concert in Madrid despite being heavily pregnant

  

But while the Royals are expected to let the public know about their child, Cruz and Bardem are notoriously private and kept the details of their first child under wraps as long as possible.
She recently said of her children: 'I want my son and my kids - if I have more - to grow up in a way that is as anonymous as possible. The fact that his father and I have chosen to do the work we do doesn't give anybody the right to invade our privacy.'
Penelope was last seen just a couple of days ago when she looked ready to pop.

Adding to their brood: The pair already have a two-year-old son, Leonardo, who they are notoriously private about

Pregnancy curves: On Saturday Penelope showed off her huge bump ahead of the birth on Monday

On Saturday she even attended a concert in Madrid despite looking heavily pregnant and so close to her due date.
Ahead of the gig she was seen walking along with Javier as they headed for a bite to eat while her huge bump hung over her jeans.
The 39-year-old, who was thought to be due to give birth back in June, then looked as if she was ready to welcome her second child at any moment as her stomach swelled against her T-shirt at the Los Veranos de la Villa Music Festival.

Happy families: Penelope and Javier already have a two-year-old son, Leo, who they welcomed in January, 2011

Penelope and husband Javier Bardem - who had been friends for years - started dating in 2007 and married in early July 2010 in an intimate ceremony at a friend's home in the Bahamas.
A spokesperson for both Cruz and Bardem has been contacted by the MailOnline for comment.