9 OCTOBER 2003

Notice of Results

ROYAL DUTCH PETROLEUM COMPANY AND

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

Will each issue releases on Thursday, 23rd October 2003 at 10.00 hours B.S.T.
(11.00 hours C.E.S.T.) on the results for the third quarter of 2003 of the
Royal Dutch/Shell Group of Companies.

Contact:

Simon Henry 020 7934 3855

Gerard Paulides 020 7934 6287



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