Royal Bank of Canada files note issuance exhibits

Royal Bank of Canada filed a Form 6-K related to the issuance of its Senior Global Medium-Term Notes, Series J, under its shelf registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-275898).

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Royal Bank of Canada filed a Form 6-K related to the issuance of its Senior Global Medium-Term Notes, Series J, under its shelf registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-275898). The filing mainly provides legal and tax opinions from U.S. and Canadian counsel and their consents.

Key Figures

Shelf registration file number: File No. 333-275898 Form 6-K signature date: April 17, 2026

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Shelf registration file number File No. 333-275898 Form F-3 shelf registration for the notes

Form 6-K signature date April 17, 2026 Date signed by Executive Vice-President and Treasurer

Key Terms

Senior Global Medium-Term Notes, Series J, shelf registration statement, Form F-3, United States federal income taxation, +1 more

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Senior Global Medium-Term Notes, Series J financial

"issuance of the following Senior Global Medium-Term Notes, Series J (the “Notes”)"

shelf registration statement regulatory

"pursuant to the Bank’s shelf registration statement on Form F-3"

A shelf registration statement is a document a company files with regulators that allows it to sell shares or bonds quickly when it’s a good time to raise money. It’s like having a pre-approved plan ready so the company can act fast without going through lengthy paperwork each time they want to sell, making fundraising more flexible.

Form F-3 regulatory

"pursuant to the Bank’s shelf registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-275898)"

Form F-3 is a U.S. securities filing that lets eligible foreign companies pre-register and then quickly sell shares or other securities to raise money, because they already meet ongoing reporting and size tests. For investors it signals that the company is up-to-date with regulatory disclosure and has an efficient way to issue new securities — similar to a pre-approved credit line — which can mean faster capital raises but also potential dilution of existing holdings.

United States federal income taxation financial

"as to certain matters of United States federal income taxation"

Canadian federal income taxation financial

"as to certain matters of Canadian federal income taxation"

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What does Royal Bank of Canada’s (RY) latest Form 6-K cover?

The Form 6-K covers the issuance of Senior Global Medium-Term Notes, Series J by Royal Bank of Canada. It primarily files legal and tax opinion exhibits from U.S. and Canadian counsel, along with related consents, under the bank’s Form F-3 shelf registration.

What securities are mentioned for Royal Bank of Canada (RY) in this filing?

The filing refers to Royal Bank of Canada’s Senior Global Medium-Term Notes, Series J. These notes are issued under the bank’s existing shelf registration statement on Form F-3, providing a framework for offering these debt securities to investors in global markets.

Which law firms provided opinions for Royal Bank of Canada (RY) in this Form 6-K?

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, as U.S. counsel, provided opinions on New York law and U.S. federal income taxation. Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP, as Canadian counsel, provided opinions on Canadian, Ontario, Québec law and Canadian federal income taxation related to the notes.

What types of opinions are included in Royal Bank of Canada’s (RY) exhibits?

The exhibits include opinions on the validity of the notes under New York law, certain matters under Canadian, Ontario, and Québec law, and U.S. and Canadian federal income taxation. Consents from both Sullivan & Cromwell LLP and Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP are also included.

Under which registration statement were Royal Bank of Canada’s notes issued?

The Senior Global Medium-Term Notes, Series J were issued under Royal Bank of Canada’s shelf registration statement on Form F-3, File No. 333-275898. A shelf registration allows the bank to offer and issue securities efficiently over time using that framework.

Who signed Royal Bank of Canada’s (RY) Form 6-K related to the notes?

The Form 6-K was signed on behalf of Royal Bank of Canada by Jason Drysdale, Executive Vice-President and Treasurer. His signature indicates he was duly authorized to sign the report under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requirements on the stated date.

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FORM 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Report of a Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of April, 2026
Commission File Number: 001-13928

Royal Bank of Canada

(Name of registrant)

200 Bay Street
Royal Bank Plaza
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5J 2J5
Attention: Senior Vice-President,
Deputy General Counsel
& Secretary 1 Place Ville Marie
Montreal, Quebec
Canada H3B 3A9
Attention: Senior Vice-President,
Deputy General Counsel
& Secretary 

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F o Form 40-F x

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): o

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): o

THIS REPORT ON FORM 6-K AND THE EXHIBITS HERETO SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE AS EXHIBITS TO ROYAL BANK OF CANADA’S REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM F-3 (FILE NO. 333-275898) AND TO BE A PART THEREOF FROM THE DATE ON WHICH THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED, TO THE EXTENT NOT SUPERSEDED BY DOCUMENTS OR REPORTS SUBSEQUENTLY FILED OR FURNISHED.

Exhibits are filed herewith in connection with the issuance of the following Senior Global Medium-Term Notes, Series J (the “Notes”) by Royal Bank of Canada (the “Bank”) on the date of this report on Form 6-K, pursuant to the Bank’s shelf registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-275898):

· $1,500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.400% Senior Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Notes, Due April 17, 2030

· $1,500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.612% Senior Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Notes, Due May 3, 2032

EXHIBITS

Exhibit		Description of Exhibit
5.1		Opinion of Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, U.S. counsel for the Bank, as to the validity of the Notes under New York law.
5.2		Opinion of Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP, Canadian counsel for the Bank, as to certain matters under Canadian, Ontario and Québec law.
8.1		Opinion of Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, U.S. counsel for the Bank, as to certain matters of United States federal income taxation.
8.2		Opinion of Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP, Canadian counsel for the Bank, as to certain matters of Canadian federal income taxation.
23.1		Consent of Sullivan & Cromwell LLP (included in Exhibits 5.1 and 8.1 above).
23.2		Consent of Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP (included in Exhibits 5.2 and 8.2 above).

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, thereunto duly authorized.

		ROYAL BANK OF CANADA
		By:		/s/ Jason Drysdale
		Name: Title:		Jason Drysdale Executive Vice-President and Treasurer
				Date: April 17, 2026

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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Other Documents

• EX-5 EXHIBIT 5.1 19.0 KB
• EX-5 EXHIBIT 5.2 18.6 KB
• EX-8 EXHIBIT 8.1 10.4 KB
• EX-8 EXHIBIT 8.2 4.8 KB