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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000950103-24-018126
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	F-N
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20241223
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20241223

SUBJECT COMPANY:	

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			NatWest Group plc
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000844150
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	COMMERCIAL BANKS, NEC [6029]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	02 Finance
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			X0
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		F-N
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-284008
		FILM NUMBER:		241570241

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		GOGARBURN
		STREET 2:		PO BOX 1000
		CITY:			EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND
		STATE:			X0
		ZIP:			EH12 1HQ
		BUSINESS PHONE:		441315568555

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		GOGARBURN
		STREET 2:		PO BOX 1000
		CITY:			EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND
		STATE:			X0
		ZIP:			EH12 1HQ

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND GROUP PLC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19950712

FILED BY:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			NatWest Group plc
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000844150
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	COMMERCIAL BANKS, NEC [6029]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	02 Finance
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			X0
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		F-N

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		GOGARBURN
		STREET 2:		PO BOX 1000
		CITY:			EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND
		STATE:			X0
		ZIP:			EH12 1HQ
		BUSINESS PHONE:		441315568555

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		GOGARBURN
		STREET 2:		PO BOX 1000
		CITY:			EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND
		STATE:			X0
		ZIP:			EH12 1HQ

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND GROUP PLC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19950712
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OF AGENT FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS</B></FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="text-align: center; font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt"><B>BY
FOREIGN BANKS AND FOREIGN INSURANCE</B></FONT></P>

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FINANCE SUBSIDIARIES MAKING PUBLIC OFFERINGS</B></FONT></P>

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SECURITIES IN THE UNITED STATES</B></FONT></P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in">A.</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Name of issuer or person filing (&ldquo;Filer&rdquo;): <U>NatWest Group plc </U></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in">B.</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">This is (select one):</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 292.5pt 0pt 1in">&#9746; an
original filing for the Filer</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 292.5pt 0pt 1in">&#9744; an amended filing for the Filer</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in">C.</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Identify the filing in conjunction with which this Form is being filed:</TD></TR></TABLE>

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plc</U></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0.75in; text-align: justify">Form type: <U>Registration Statement
on Form F-3 (&ldquo;Form F-3&rdquo;)</U></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0.75in; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">File
Number (if known): <U>333-284008</U></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0.75in; text-align: justify">Filed by: <U>NatWest Group plc</U></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0.75in; text-align: justify">Date Filed (if filed concurrently,
so indicate): <U>December 23, 2024 (filed concurrently)</U></P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in">D.</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The Filer is incorporated or organized under the laws of: <U>Scotland</U></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0.75in; text-align: justify">and has its principal place of business
at: <U>250 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 4AA, United Kingdom, </U></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0.75in; text-align: justify"><U>Tel: +44 (0) 207 085 5143</U></P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in">E.</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The Filer designates and appoints <U>C T Corporation System</U> (&ldquo;Agent&rdquo;) located at <U>28
Liberty St., New York, NY 10005, United States</U> as the agent of the Filer upon whom may be served any process, pleadings, subpoenas,
or other papers in:</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.75in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in">(a)</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">any investigation or administrative proceeding conducted by the Commission, and</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.75in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in">(b)</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">any civil suit or action brought against the Filer or to which the Filer has been joined as defendant
or respondent, in any appropriate court in any place subject to the jurisdiction of any state or of the United States or any of its territories
or possessions or of the District of Columbia,</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0.75in; text-align: justify">arising out of or based on any offering
made or purported to be made in connection with the securities registered by the Filer on the Form F-3 filed on the date hereof or any
purchases or sales of any security in connection therewith. The Filer stipulates and agrees that any such civil suit or action or administrative
proceeding may be commenced by the service of process upon, and that service of an administrative subpoena shall be effected by service
upon, such agent for service of process, and that the service as aforesaid shall be taken and held in all courts and administrative tribunals
to be valid and binding as if personal service thereof had been made.</P>

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and file an amended Form F-N if the Filer discharges the Agent or the Agent is unwilling or unable to accept service on behalf of the
Filer at any time until six years have elapsed from the date of the Filer&rsquo;s last registration statement or report, or amendment
to any such registration statement or report, filed with the Commission under the Securities Act of 1933 or Securities Exchange Act of
1934. Filer further undertakes to advise the Commission promptly of any change to the Agent&rsquo;s name or address during the applicable
period by amendment of this Form referencing the file number of the relevant registration form in conjunction with which the amendment
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relating to the securities registered pursuant to the form referenced in paragraph E or transactions in said securities.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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in the</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0.75in">City of <U>London</U> Country of <U>United Kingdom</U></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0.75in">This 23<SUP>rd</SUP> day of <U>December</U> 2024 A.D.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0.75in">Filer: <U>NatWest Group plc</U>&#9;&nbsp;</P>

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  <TD STYLE="width: 5%"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">By:</FONT></TD>
  <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; width: 35%"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">/s/ Katie Murray</FONT></TD>
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  <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
  <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
  <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Name: Katie Murray</FONT></TD>
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  <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Title: Chief Financial Officer</FONT></TD>
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">This statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities
and on the dates indicated.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><U>C T Corporation System, as Agent for Service of Process</U></P>

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  <TD STYLE="width: 5%"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">By:</FONT></TD>
  <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; width: 35%"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">/s/ Candice Pignataro</FONT></TD>
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  <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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  <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Name: Candice Pignataro</FONT></TD>
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  <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
  <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
  <TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Title: Asst. Secretary</FONT></TD>
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  <TD>Date: 23 December, 2024</TD>
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