10 July 2003

THE ROYAL DUTCH PETROLEUM COMPANY AND

THE "SHELL" TRANSPORT AND TRADING COMPANY, p.l.c.

Will each issue a press release on Thursday, 24th July 2003 at 10.00 hours
B.S.T. (11.00 hours C.E.S.T.) on their interim dividend and the results for the
2nd quarter of 2003 for the Royal Dutch/Shell Group of Companies.

Contact:

Simon Henry 020 7934 3855

Gerard Paulides 020 7934 6287



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