17 April 2003

Notice of Results

THE ROYAL DUTCH PETROLEUM COMPANY AND

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

Will each issue releases on Friday, 2nd May 2003 at 10.00 hours B.S.T. (11.00
hours C.E.S.T.) on the results for the first 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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