RBC to announce second quarter results on May 27

TORONTO, April 30 /CNW/ - Royal Bank of Canada (RY on TSX and NYSE) will release its second quarter results and host an earnings conference call on May 27, 2010. Results are expected to be released at approximately 6:00 a.m. (EDT) and the conference call is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. (EDT).

The conference call will feature a presentation by RBC executives followed by a question and answer period with analysts. Interested parties can access the call on a listen-only basis at: www.rbc.com/investorrelations/ir_events_presentations.html or by telephone [phone] or 1-888-789-9572, passcode 4285250 followed by the number sign). Please call between 7:50 a.m. and 7:55 a.m. (EDT).

Management's comments on results will be posted on RBC's website shortly following the call. A recording will be available by 5:00 p.m. (EDT) on May 27, 2010 until August 26, 2010 at www.rbc.com/investorrelations/ir_quarterly.html or by telephone [phone] or 1-800-408-3053, passcode 5006352 followed by the number sign).

For further information: Investor contacts: James Colburn, Investor Relations, [phone], [email protected]; Media contact: Gillian McArdle, Media Relations, [phone], toll-free 1-888-880-2173, [email protected]