Directorate Change

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC
30 May 2002



The Royal Bank of Scotland Group today announced the appointment of Colin Buchan
as a new non-executive director.

Colin Buchan, who has spent most of his professional career with UBS Warburg,
retired as Global Head of Equities in March 2001. Prior to that Colin held a
number of positions including Global Head of Sales, based in London, Senior
Regional Director for the Far East and Managing Director, South Africa.

Sir George Mathewson, Chairman of The Royal Bank of Scotland Group, said 'Colin
will be an excellent addition to our Board. He brings a broad range of
international business experience to the Board. We look forward to his input.'

The appointment takes effect from 1st June 2002 from which time he will also be
appointed to the Boards of The Royal Bank of Scotland plc and National
Westminster Bank Plc.



For further information contact

Carolyn McAdam

Head of Group Communications

0131 523 2055

07796 274968



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