Shell International B.V.
Mr. H. Roger Schwall		Legal
Assistant Director		PO Box 162
Division of Corporation Finance		2501 AN The Hague
Mail Stop 7010		The Netherlands
Securities and Exchange Commission		Tel +31 70 377 42152
100 F Street, NE		Fax +31 70 377 3953
Washington, D.C. 20549-1090		Email Joseph.Babits@shell.com
U.S.A.		Internet http://www.shell.com

December 19, 2008

RE: December 2, 2008 Comment Letter

Dear Mr Schwall,

As discussed in my telephone conversation with Ms. Laura Nicholson, and pursuant to her instructions to file this correspondence via EDGAR, I am confirming my discussion with Ms. Nicholson that I expect Royal Dutch Shell plc to respond to your comment letter of December 2, 2008, in January 2009.

If you or the staff have any questions, I can be reached at +31 (0)70 377 4215.

Sincerely,

/s/ Joseph P. Babits

Joseph P. Babits
Senior Legal Counsel
Shell International B.V.