Statements of Consolidated Comprehensive Income - (unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013
Statements of Consolidated Comprehensive Income - (unaudited) [Abstract]
Net income	$ 1,615		$ 291
Unrealized gains on investment securities:
Unrealized holding gains arising during period	2,197		235
Less reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net income	0	[1]	30	[1]
Unrealized gains on investment securities	2,197		205
Unrecognized benefit obligation expense:
Less reclassification adjustment for amortization	(18)	[2]	(94)	[2]
Other comprehensive income	2,215		299
Comprehensive loss	3,830		590
Less comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	117		173
Comprehensive loss attributable to Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania, Inc.	$ 3,713		$ 417

[1] Amounts are included in net gains on the sale of AFS investment securities on the Consolidated Statements of Operations in total non-interest income.

[2] Amounts are included in salaries and benefits on the Consolidated Statements of Operations in non-interest expense.