RBS is also announcing today an extension of its partnership with the AT&T Williams Formula 1 team.

RBS has been a partner of the AT&T Williams since 2005 and the contract extension reflects their confidence in this historically successful team. The RBS logo will continue to appear on the car and drivers in the positions they currently occupy.

Frank Williams, Team Principal, AT&T Williams, said, “AT&T Williams are very privileged that our partnership with a brand of RBS’s stature has been extended. It is a fruitful relationship that has developed and strengthened over the last two seasons and I look forward to it continuing successfully.”

Howard Moody, Group Director, Communications RBS Group said, “Zara Phillips embodies the RBS ‘Make it happen’ spirit making her a perfect fit to be an RBS Global Ambassador.

We are also delighted to extend our successful partnership with the AT&T Williams team for a further three years and look forward to increased success both on and off the track.”

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group (“RBS Group”) is one of the world’s leading financial services companies. Operating in Europe, the US and Asia Pacific, it serves over 30 million customers worldwide and employs over 140,000 people. In addition to the provision of a full range of banking services under The Royal Bank of Scotland and NatWest brands, RBS also includes Citizens Financial Group, Ulster Bank, Coutts Group, Direct Line and Churchill.

The existing portfolio of international sponsorships include: the RBS 6 Nations rugby in Europe; Patron of The Open Championship Golf, which includes official bank status; WilliamsF1 Team; Jack Nicklaus in the US; Sir Jackie Stewart in motor racing, Andy Murray in tennis, aspiring golfers Luke Donald and Paula Creamer and three-day Eventing Champion Zara Phillips.