Item 2.02 Results of Operation and Financial Condition.

On October 20, 2008, Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the period ended September 30, 2008 A copy of the press release and certain additional selected financial data is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits:
99.1 Press release dated October 20, 2008.

SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

ROYAL BANCSHARES OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC.

Dated: October 22, 2008
By: /s/ Robert R. Tabas Robert R. Tabas Chairman

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