Shell set for new corporate name as oil giant severs century-old Dutch link         

Proposal will see the company renamed simply as Shell Plc, losing the 'Royal Dutch' title it has had for more than a century.

Royal Dutch Shell shareholders have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a plan to end the company's dual share structure and move its headquarters to London from the Netherlands.  

The proposal will see the company renamed simply as Shell Plc, losing the "Royal Dutch" title it has had for more than a century, with approval by 75% of shareholder votes cast.