RBC to announce third quarter results on August 26

TORONTO, Aug. 5 /CNW/ - Royal Bank of Canada (RY on TSX and NYSE) will release its third quarter results and host an earnings conference call on August 26, 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 August 26, 2010 until December 3, 2010 at www.rbc.com/investorrelations/ir_quarterly.html or by telephone [phone] or 1-800-408-3053, passcode 3186032 followed by the number sign).

For further information: Investor contacts: Robert Poole, Investor Relations, [phone], [email protected]; Media contact: Matt Gierasimczuk, Media Relations, [phone], [email protected]