2nd Quarter Results

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SECOND QUARTER 2016

EARNINGS RELEASE

  ROYAL BANK OF CANADA REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2016 RESULTS

All amounts are in Canadian dollars and are based on financial statements
prepared in compliance with International Accounting Standard 34 Interim
Financial Reporting, unless otherwise noted. Our Q2 2016 Report to Shareholders
and Supplementary Financial Information are available on our website at
rbc.com/investorrelations.

TORONTO, May 26, 2016-Royal Bank of Canada (RY on TSX and NYSE) today reported
net income of $2,573 million for the second quarter ended April 30, 2016, up $71
million or 3% from a year ago. Net income was up $179 million or 7%, excluding a
specified item(1) in the prior year as noted below. Results reflect strong
earnings in Wealth Management, which benefited from the inclusion of City
National Bank (City National), record earnings in Personal & Commercial Banking
and higher earnings in Insurance. These factors were partially offset by lower
results in Capital Markets and Investor & Treasury Services as compared to
strong levels last year. Our results also include favourable foreign exchange
translation and continuing benefits from our ongoing focus on efficiency
management activities. Our total provision for credit losses (PCL) ratio of
0.36% is comprised of PCL on impaired loans ratio of 0.32% and PCL on loans not
yet identified as impaired ratio of 0.04%. PCL on impaired loans ratio increased
7 basis points (bps) from the prior year primarily as a result of the sustained
low oil price environment.

Compared to last quarter, net income increased $126 million or 5%, mainly
reflecting higher earnings in Wealth Management, Insurance, Capital Markets and
Personal & Commercial Banking, partially offset by lower earnings in Investor &
Treasury Services. This quarter, PCL increased by $50 million ($37 million after
-tax) for loans not yet identified as impaired. PCL on impaired loans ratio of
0.32% was relatively flat from last quarter.

Our Basel III Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio strengthened to 10.3%, up 40 bps
from the prior quarter.

"We delivered a solid quarter, with earnings of over $2.5 billion, reflecting
underlying strength across our businesses. I'm very pleased with our performance
in the first half of the year with earnings of over $5 billion, particularly in
the context of a challenging operating environment," said Dave McKay, RBC
President and CEO. "Underpinned by our culture and commitment to putting clients
first, RBC continues to be well positioned going forward given the strength of
our diversified business model, our prudent risk management and our ability to
effectively manage costs."

Q2 2016   YTD 2016 compared to YTD 2015 •     Net income of $5,020 million (up
compared  1% from $4,958 million) •     Diluted EPS of $3.25 (down $0.08 from
to Q2     $3.33) •     ROE of 15.8% (down 350 bps from 19.3%)
2015
•
Net
income
of
$2,573
million
(up 3%
from
$2,502
million)
•
Diluted
earnings
per
share
(EPS) of
$1.66
(down
$0.02
from
$1.68)
•
Return
on
common
equity
(ROE)(2)
of 16.2%
(down
310 bps
from
19.3%)
•
Basel
III CET1
ratio of
10.3%
(up 30
bps from
10.0%)

Excluding  Excluding specified item(1) : YTD 2016 compared to YTD 2015 •
specified  Net income of $5,020 million (up 4% from $4,850 million) •
item(1):   Diluted EPS of $3.25 (down $0.01 from $3.26) •     ROE of 15.8%
Q2 2016    (down 310 bps from 18.9%)
compared
to Q2
2015
•     Net
income of
$2,573
million
(up 7%
from
$2,394
million)
•
Diluted
EPS of
$1.66 (up
$0.05
from
$1.61)
•     ROE
of 16.2%
(down 230
bps from
18.5%)

The specified item from Q2 2015 is detailed on page 3 and relates to a gain of
$108 million (before- and after-tax) from the wind-up of a U.S.-based subsidiary
that resulted in the release of foreign currency translation adjustment that was
previously booked in other components of equity.

Q2 2016 Business Segment Performance

Personal & Commercial Banking net income was a record $1,297 million, up $97
million or 8% compared to last year. Canadian Banking net income was $1,241
million, up $50 million or 4% compared to last year, driven by solid volume
growth of 6% across most businesses, the positive impact of one additional day
in February, and fee-based revenue growth. These factors were partially offset
by higher PCL and lower spreads. Caribbean & U.S. Banking net income was $56
million, up $47 million from last year, largely reflecting fee-based revenue
growth and lower provisions in the Caribbean portfolio. In addition, the prior
year included a loss of $23 million (before- and after-tax) related to sale of
RBC Royal Bank (Suriname) N.V. (RBC Suriname).

1        Results and measures excluding the specified item are non-GAAP
measures. For further information, including reconciliation, refer to the non
-GAAP section on page 3 of this earnings release.

2        This measure does not have a standardized meaning under GAAP. For
further information, refer to the Key performance and non-GAAP measures section
of our Q2 2016 Report to Shareholders.

Compared to last quarter, Personal & Commercial Banking net income was up $7
million or 1%. Canadian Banking net income was up $10 million or 1% compared to
last quarter as lower staff costs and higher spreads were partially offset by
the negative impact of seasonal factors including fewer days in the current
quarter, and higher PCL. Caribbean & U.S. Banking net income was down $3
million.

Wealth Management net income of $386 million was up $115 million or 42% from
last year, reflecting the inclusion of our acquisition of City National, which
contributed $66 million to net income; $108 million(1) excluding amortization of
intangibles of $29 million after-tax and $13 million of after-tax integration
costs. Results also reflect benefits from our efficiency management activities,
lower PCL and lower restructuring costs related to our International Wealth
Management business. These factors were partially offset by lower transaction
volumes reflecting reduced client activity.

Compared to last quarter, net income was up $83 million or 27%, largely
reflecting benefits from our efficiency management activities and lower variable
compensation driven by lower revenue. Higher earnings in City National driven by
loan growth, lower acquisition and integration costs, and higher transaction
volumes also contributed to the increase. These factors were partially offset by
lower foreign exchange translation.

Insurance net income of $177 million was up $54 million or 44% from last year,
mainly due to the favourable impact of investment-related gains on our Canadian
Life business, and lower net claims costs in both Canadian and International
Insurance.

Compared to last quarter, net income was up $46 million or 35%, reflecting a tax
recovery and lower net claims costs in Canadian Insurance.

Investor & Treasury Services net income of $139 million was down $20 million or
13% from last year, mainly driven by continued investment in technology
initiatives and lower earnings from foreign exchange market execution reflecting
a decrease in client activity. These factors were partially offset by higher
earnings on growth in client deposits and the positive impact of foreign
exchange translation.

Compared to last quarter, net income was down $4 million or 3%, primarily due to
lower funding and liquidity results. This factor was partially offset by higher
custodial fees and higher earnings on client deposits.

Capital Markets net income of $583 million was down $42 million or 7% from last
year, primarily due to lower results in Global Markets and Corporate and
Investment Banking driven by lower client activity, and higher PCL. These
factors were partially offset by lower variable compensation, lower taxes and an
increase due to foreign exchange translation.

Compared to last quarter, net income was up $13 million or 2%, mainly due to
growth in debt and equity origination and higher loan syndication activity.
These factors were partially offset by higher litigation and related legal
costs, lower foreign exchange translation and lower M&A activity.

Corporate Support net loss was $9 million mainly due to the increase of $50
million ($37 million after-tax) in the allowance for credit losses for loans not
yet identified as impaired, which was mostly offset by asset/liability
management activities. Net income last year of $124 million largely reflected a
gain of $108 million (before-and after-tax) from the wind-up of a U.S.-based
subsidiary that resulted in the release of a cumulative translation adjustment
(CTA) that was previously booked in other components of equity (OCE), as well as
asset/liability management activities. In Q2 2015, the gain was identified as a
specified item.

Capital - As at April 30, 2016, Basel III CET1 ratio was 10.3%, up 40 bps
compared to last quarter, largely reflecting strong internal capital generation
and lower risk-weighted assets in our market risk portfolios.

Credit Quality - Total PCL of $460 million was up $50 million or 12% from last
quarter, reflecting an increase in provisions for loans not yet identified as
impaired of $50 million ($37 million after-tax). Total PCL ratio was 0.36%, up
5 bps compared to last quarter. PCL on impaired loans of $410 million was flat
from last quarter. PCL on impaired loans ratio of 0.32% was relatively flat, up
1 bp, from last quarter.

Total gross impaired loans (GIL) of $3,703 million was up $583 million or 19%
from last quarter largely due to an increase in impaired oil & gas loans
reflecting our bottom-up analysis of the portfolio and considering external
factors. The increase in GIL did not warrant a proportionate increase in the
allowance given the seniority of our loans and collateral received. Total GIL
ratio was 0.71%, up 12 bps compared to last quarter.

1        City National results excluding amortization of intangibles and
acquisition and integration costs is a non-GAAP measure that provides readers
with a better understanding of management's perspective on our performance.

Non-GAAP measures

Results and measures excluding

•     A gain of $108 million (before- and after-tax) in Q2 2015 from the wind-up
of a U.S.-based subsidiary that resulted in the release of CTA that was
previously booked in OCE; and

•     $29 million of after-tax amortization of intangibles and $13 million of
after-tax integration costs in Q2 2016 related to our acquisition of City
National

are non-GAAP measures

Given the nature and purpose of our management reporting framework, we use and
report certain non-GAAP financial measures, which are not defined, do not have a
standardized meaning under GAAP, and may not be comparable with similar
information disclosed by other financial institutions. We believe that excluding
this specified item from our results is more reflective of our ongoing operating
results, will provide readers with a better understanding of our performance,
and should enhance the comparability of our comparative periods. For further
information, refer to the Key Performance and non-GAAP measures section of our
Q2 2016 Report to Shareholders.