Directorate Change

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC
02 August 2005


The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc


Appointment of Deputy Chairman


The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc ('the Group') is pleased to announce the
following Non-executive appointment to its Board: -

Sir Tom McKillop has been appointed as Deputy Chairman of the Group with effect
from 1 September 2005.

Sir Tom is currently Chief Executive of AstraZeneca PLC and a Non-executive
Director of BP plc.

Commenting on the appointment Sir George Mathewson, Chairman of the Group, said:
'I am delighted that Sir Tom McKillop has agreed to join the Group Board. His
experience and knowledge of the financial services sector and extensive
commercial background in a global company make him a further strong addition to
our Board.'


2 August 2005


Contact Details:

Carolyn McAdam
Head of Media Relations
0207 672 1914
07796 274 968

Richard O'Connor
Head of Investor Relations
0207 672 1758



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